Cross River Police Arrest Three More Suspects in Electricity Infrastructure Theft
Three additional suspects—Tochukwu Nwogwu, Boniface Egede and Mustapha Isa Aliyu—were taken into custody in Calabar on 16 October 2026.
In Brief
- •Three additional suspects—Tochukwu Nwogwu, Boniface Egede and Mustapha Isa Aliyu—were taken into custody in Calabar on 16 October 2026.
- •The arrests followed the earlier detention of prime suspect Peter Adie for alleged vandalism of electricity infrastructure at Agbo Ntoe Layout.
- •Five people were initially questioned; Yakubu Musa and Emmanuel Hope were released after preliminary investigations found them not culpable.
- •The Cross River State Police Command is continuing investigations and urging residents to report suspicious activity.
- •The police public relations officer stated the command is pursuing leads to establish the circumstances and individual roles of the suspects.
Why It Matters
The theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure threaten the reliability of power supply in Calabar, potentially disrupting businesses and households. By arresting the suspects, the Cross River State Police aim to deter future vandalism and protect critical public assets, reinforcing the rule of law and public confidence in law‑enforcement agencies.
Key Details
- Date of arrests
- 2026-10-16
- Number of suspects arrested
- 3
- Suspects released
- 2
- Prime suspect name
- Peter Adie
- Police command
- Cross River State Police Command
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