Police in Akwa Ibom State have detained Chief Friday Jonah Umoren, the village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area, for allegedly shooting his 32-year-old sister, Unwana Effiong Friday Inyang, in the head.
The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over palm fruits.
The victim was promptly rushed to a hospital, where she is receiving treatment and is said to be stable.
Authorities recovered a single-barrel gun believed to have been used in the attack.
Police Public Relations Officer for the Akwa Ibom State Command, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the arrest in a statement, noting that it occurred over the weekend.
Preliminary investigations point to a misunderstanding as the cause of the incident.
