By Esther Donald
The Cross River State Police Command says three additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Calabar, the state capital.
In a press release dated October 16, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday said the arrests followed investigations into the alleged vandalism of electricity infrastructure at Agbo Ntoe Layout, Boulevard Road 2, off Parliamentary Extension, Calabar.
Police say their investigations were extended to Murtala Mohammed Highway, around Pepsi, and a dumpsite in the Harbor area of Calabar, due to the interrogation of the principal suspect that was known as 36-year-old Peter Adie.
Five persons were initially arrested for questioning as suspects involved in the alleged theft and receipt of electricity materials. Those suspects were identified as Tochukwu Nwogwu, Boniface Egede, Mustapha Isa Aliyu, Yakubu Musa and Emmanuel Hope.
As the investigation was ongoing, the police released Yakubu Musa and Emmanuel Hope after investigations found them not guilty why others remain in police custody as investigations continue.
The Command stated that it was pursuing further leads to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offence and determine the individual roles of the remaining suspects.
The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, reiterated the commitment of the command to ensuring that anyone found responsible or guilty of any unlawful possession of stolen electricity materials faces the law.
The Command urged the public to provide credible information that could assist the ongoing investigation, warning against buying or receiving electrical materials suspected to have been stolen.
The Command assured that investigations were ongoing and that further developments would be communicated when necessary and the suspects should not be presumed guilty unless proven by court of competent jurisdiction
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