Police Arrest Governor Otu's Aide Over Influencer's Death

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested Bassey Otu's special adviser, Abel, as part of an investigation into the sudden and unnatural death of a social media influencer. The arrest occurred on Friday morning in Calabar, as confirmed by ASP Sundai Akata, the police spokesman.

Abel, who is also known for his role as a popular radio program anchor, is currently in custody at the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The police have requested assistance in their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the influencer's death.

Bassey Otu is the governor of Cross River State, and the incident has garnered significant attention on social media, particularly regarding the implications for his re-election campaign.