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She Was Looking for Work — He Was Looking for a Victim. (Iniubong Umoren)

1 h 5 min · 21 de may de 2026
Portada del episodio She Was Looking for Work — He Was Looking for a Victim. (Iniubong Umoren)

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In April 2021, Iniubong Umoren, a young philosophy graduate, left home for what she believed was a job interview in Akwa Ibom State. She never returned. As friends and family searched desperately for answers, attention turned to a man named Uduak Akpan, who had allegedly contacted her about the opportunity. What investigators uncovered would shock the nation and spark conversations about job scams, violence against women, and the dangers hidden behind seemingly ordinary opportunities. This episode examines the disappearance of Iniubong Umoren, the investigation that led police to Uduak Akpan, the evidence presented in court, and the case that captured the attention of millions across Nigeria. A heartbreaking story of trust, deception, and a young woman whose search for a better future ended in tragedy.

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