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Police uncover hotel in Calabar where missing girl was abducted, held captive

By Odey Ojeka

The Cross River State police have reportedly uncovered a hotel in Calabar where a missing girl was held captive.

Last week, it was reported that 15-year-old Favour Joseph Ekuta had gone missing precisely in Calabar, Cross River State.

She was last seen at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Staff Quarters, Calabar.

According to a relation Oma Ekuta, in a Facebook post, she went missing at her residence, wearing a white trouser, a floral top, and a red face cap.

“My sister is missing. Last seen by 4:pm at UNICROSS Staff Quarters, Calabar, Cross River State. She was putting on a white trouser with a floral top and a red face cap before leaving the house,” she wrote.

Fortunately, Favour was later found.

Police uncover hotel in Calabar where missing girl was abducted, held captive

She was reportedly held captive for days against her will at Eskon Hotel in Afokang, Calabar South, Cross River State.

Police uncover hotel in Calabar where missing girl was abducted, held captive

It is alleged that the hotel is known for illicit activities involving underage women

One of the suspects involved in Favour’s abduction is currently in custody at the Mbukpa Division of the Nigerian Police Force.

Police uncover hotel in Calabar where missing girl was abducted, held captive
The suspect

Investigations are ongoing and agencies involved include the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Department of State Services (DSS).

Police uncover hotel in Calabar where missing girl was abducted, held captive

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