Allegations have surfaced against a man, suspected to be a cultist, who is currently on the run after reportedly attacking a woman with a hammer.
The suspect, identified as Patrick Effiong Bassey, is said to have been causing fear among his neighbors and landlord in Calabar.
Reports suggest that on Sunday, January 5, he illicitly entered the residence of a woman named Dorathy with intentions to steal. However, he was caught in the act by the woman.
Upon being discovered, he allegedly smothered her with a pillow until she lost consciousness. He then proceeded to inflict severe wounds by striking her with a hammer.
Her cries for help drew the attention of her neighbors, who rushed to her aid, prompting the assailant to flee the scene and evade capture.
According to reports, Bassey has been making threatening phone calls from his undisclosed location, inquiring about the woman’s condition and issuing further threats to harm her upon his return. A call log from a mobile phone allegedly belonging to Bassey has been circulated online.
Below is a video of the injured woman being rushed to the hospital after the attack.