CROSS RIVER POLICE ARREST THREE ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS IN ELECTRICITY MATERIALS THEFT PROBE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

 *CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND*

*PRESS RELEASE*

CROSS RIVER POLICE ARREST THREE ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS IN ELECTRICITY MATERIALS THEFT PROBE

…*Two persons released after preliminary investigation as police intensify efforts to unravel alleged vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Calabar*

1. The Cross River State Police Command wishes to inform the public of further developments in the ongoing investigation into the alleged vandalism of electricity infrastructure at Agbo Ntoe Layout, Boulevard Road 2, off Parliamentary Extension, Calabar, earlier reported by the Command.

2. Following the arrest and interrogation of the principal suspect, Peter Adie, 36, police operatives acted on information obtained during the investigation and extended their operations to Murtala Mohammed Highway, around Pepsi, and a dumpsite in the Harbour area of Calabar. The operation led to the arrest of five additional persons for questioning over their suspected links to the alleged theft and receipt of electricity materials connected to the investigation.

3. The persons arrested were identified as Tochukwu Nwogwu, Boniface Egede, Mustapha Isa Aliyu, Yakubu Musa and Emmanuel Hope. However, following preliminary investigation, Yakubu Musa and Emmanuel Hope were found not to be culpable and were released. The principal suspect and three additional suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue.

4. The Command is pursuing relevant leads to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offence and determine the individual roles, if any, of the remaining suspects. All allegations remain subject to investigation, and no suspect should be regarded as guilty unless established by a court of competent jurisdiction.

5. The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, psc, mnips, mspsp, reiterates the Command’s commitment to protecting critical public infrastructure and ensuring that anyone found culpable of vandalism or the unlawful possession or receipt of stolen electricity materials is dealt with in accordance with the law.

6. The Command urges members of the public to provide credible information that may assist ongoing investigations and cautions against purchasing or receiving materials suspected to have been unlawfully obtained from electricity installations. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

7. The Command assures the public that investigations are ongoing and that further developments will be communicated as appropriate.

E-signed :

ASP EITOKPAH SUNDAY AKATA, anipr, mnisma

Police Public Relations Officer

For: Commissioner of Police

Cross River State Police Command

16th October 2026