By Frank Ulom
A 16-year-old boy is in police custody for allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old man, Uwem Daniel Akpan, in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Converseer gathered that the suspect allegedly stabbed the deceased during a misunderstanding at Peters Street, Awi, Akamkpa, on August 31, 2026.
According to ASP Sunday Eitokpah, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, on Tuesday, September 1, the Command has commenced an investigation into the matter.
Eitokpah said, “The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:30 p.m., after which the victim was rushed to the Naval Reference Hospital, Calabar, where he was confirmed dead. His remains were subsequently recovered by his family.
“A 16-year-old male suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody. The Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and the alleged involvement of the suspect.
“The case is being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Calabar, for further investigation and appropriate legal action in accordance with the law.”
The PPRO said the Command urges members of the public to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands, while assuring that the circumstances surrounding the incident will be thoroughly investigated.
“Further information will be provided as the investigation progresses and relevant facts are established,” he added.
