Police in Akwa Ibom say they have begun investigating the death of a makeup artist, Emrich Effanga, who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend identified as Ndifreke.

Spokesperson of Akwa Ibom Police Command, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this to journalists in Uyo on Monday.

According to John, the Commissioner of Police Baba Azare ordered an investigation into the incident.

“Information at our disposal has it that the matter has been reported to us and an investigation is ongoing at the moment. Further developments will be communicated to you,” the spokesperson said.