CROSS RIVER POLICE ARREST 41-YEAR-OLD MAN OVER ALLEGED ARSON IN CALABAR, MOTHER NAMED AS ALLEGED INSTIGATOR

CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND*

PRESS RELEASE

CROSS RIVER POLICE ARREST 41-YEAR-OLD MAN OVER ALLEGED ARSON IN CALABAR, MOTHER NAMED AS ALLEGED INSTIGATOR

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, in connection with the alleged setting ablaze of a residence at 8 Miles, Calabar.

The incident was reported today ,12 September 2026 at the Ikpa Omin police division by the occupant of the house, Ekemini Stephen, who stated that while he was in church, he received a phone call from a neighbour informing him that his residence had been set ablaze.

With the assistance of neighbours, the suspect was apprehended and brought to the Police Station. During preliminary questioning, he allegedly claimed that he was sent by his 61-year-old mother, who is currently at large and has been named as the alleged instigator.

The scene of the incident was visited by Police operatives and photographs taken, while investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and the involvement of all persons connected to it.

The Command assures members of the public that anyone found culpable will face the full weight of the law.

E-signed:
ASP EITOKPAH SUNDAY AKATA, anipr, mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer
Cross River State Command
12th September 2026