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| Commissioner of Police, CP Rashid B. Afegbua, psc, mnips. |
Cross River State, 11 August 2025 - Police set record straight on viral allegation by MC Okirika
The Cross River State Police Command has responded to a viral social media video alleging police brutality, linked to a case involving one Odok Nelson Etta of Bendegraffi Community in Ikom Local Government Area.
According to the Command, on 7 August 2025 at about 14:00 hours, officers moved to arrest the suspect following a report of unlawful possession, stealing, and forcible entry. The suspect resisted arrest and engaged the policemen in a scuffle, which led to a gunshot injury to his leg. He was rushed to the hospital for medical attention and is currently receiving treatment and responding.
A public-spirited indigene who was conversant with the matter assisted the police with information that led to the recovery of dangerous weapons from a bush where they were hidden. The items recovered include an unlicensed single-barrel gun and two machetes. The exhibits have been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (State CID) for detailed investigation.
The Command’s clarification follows the viral allegation by MC Okirika and is issued under the authority of the Commissioner of Police, CP Rashid B. Afegbua, psc, mnips.
Five arrested over killing of herder in Yala
In a separate development, the Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the killing of a herder, one Idris Yakubu, who was murdered on 26 July 2025 on a farm at Ugaga Community in Yala Local Government Area.
The Area Commander, Ogoja, upon receiving the complaint, mobilised officers from his Area Command and Division to effect the arrests. The suspects include:
One Chief Oko Ogar, male, 45 years, Village Head of Ukpochi Unit
One Joseph Ohobu Ogar, male, 35 years, of Ukpochi Unit
One David Oko Womah, male, 65 years, of Ukpochi Unit
Two others
The act is said to have emanated from the grazing of a farmland belonging to one of the suspects at Ukpochi Unit, Yala LGA. The Command stated that a discreet investigation is ongoing, aimed at diligent prosecution as soon as the investigation is concluded.
The Commissioner of Police enjoins members of the public not to take the law into their own hands, but to report complaints or breaches to the appropriate authorities for a swift response.
Statement by: SP Irene Ugbo, ANIPR Police Public Relations Officer For: Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command
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