From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Emmanuel Adoga, in connection with an alleged rape and armed robbery case in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitopha Akata, disclosed that the case was reported on October 9, 2026, through a petition submitted by the father of the 22-year-old survivor on her behalf.
According to the petition, the suspect allegedly threatened the survivor with a dangerous object, had unlawful sexual intercourse with her and forcefully took her Infinix Smart 7 mobile phone.
The petition also alleged that he demanded an additional N15,000 from her.
ASP Akata said police operatives commenced an investigation following the report and arrested the suspect on October 12, 2026.
The allegedly stolen mobile phone has been recovered, while operatives have visited the reported scene and obtained relevant photographic and electronic evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
The police spokesperson added that preliminary investigations were examining the allegation that the suspect used a hammer, allegedly presented as a firearm, to threaten the survivor.
Efforts are ongoing to recover the suspected object and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The survivor has undergone a medical examination and is receiving treatment.
The Command said it remained committed to protecting her dignity, welfare and privacy throughout the investigation.
ASP Akata further stated that additional investigative steps, including referral to the State Criminal Investigation Department where appropriate, would be undertaken in line with established procedures.
He said the case would be processed for further action in accordance with the law upon conclusion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, reiterated the Command’s commitment to investigating allegations of sexual violence and other serious crimes professionally and in accordance with due process.
He urged members of the public to report criminal incidents promptly to the nearest police station.
The commissioner also cautioned members of the public and media organisations against circulating names, photographs or other information capable of identifying or further traumatising survivors of sexual violence.
