A 56-year-old shoemaker named Anthony died by suicide inside the Obudu Main Market in Cross River State on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The incident led community leaders to shut down the market and demand N300,000 from his family for cleansing rites before trading could resume. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the death and stated that an investigation has been ordered to determine the circumstances and rule out foul play.
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