Vigilante Member Arrested for Armed Robbery in Cross River
The Cross River State Police Command arrested 36-year-old Ushie Joseph, a suspected member of a local vigilante group, for alleged armed robbery and the shooting of Amachi Victor in Etung Local Government Area. The incident was reported at approximately 1:45am on September 17, 2026, following an attack on Victor at around 11pm on September 16, 2026, in Effraya Village.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Joseph allegedly shot Victor with a locally fabricated pistol and robbed him of $5,000. Victor was subsequently taken to a hospital in Ikom for treatment.
The police recovered the suspected weapon and are conducting a thorough investigation as directed by Commissioner of Police CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue. The investigation aims to document all relevant evidence and ensure due legal process for the suspect.
Further updates will be communicated as the investigation progresses.
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