Suspect picked up over robbery, firearm possession

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Daniel Saviour, over alleged armed robbery, assault and unlawful possession of a firearm in Calabar. The arrest followed a complaint lodged at the Ikpa Omin Police Division on April 26 by one Gabriel, who alleged that the suspect confronted him over the whereabouts of […]

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Daniel Saviour, over alleged armed robbery, assault and unlawful possession of a firearm in Calabar.

The arrest followed a complaint lodged at the Ikpa Omin Police Division on April 26 by one Gabriel, who alleged that the suspect confronted him over the whereabouts of his brother, Isaac.

According to the complainant, the suspect later attacked him with a machete while he was riding his motorcycle, inflicting serious injuries on his hand before dispossessing him of his Q-Link 125 motorcycle and a Tecno 528 mobile phone.

Police operatives who responded to the distress call reportedly moved to the scene, but the suspect had fled before their arrival.

However, in a sustained intelligence-led operation, the suspect was tracked and arrested on April 30, 2026, in collaboration with military personnel at the Scanobo Checkpoint in Calabar.

Items recovered from the suspect include a locally made pistol, a dagger, a machete, a pen knife and a short axe.

The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen motorcycle and other exhibits.

Police authorities said the suspect would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations, reiterating the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, and urging residents to remain vigilant and provide timely information.