A 16-year-old boy has been arrested by the Cross River State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old man, Uwem Daniel Akpan, in the Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state.
Penpushing reports that the Command Public Relations Officer, Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the incident and arrest of the teenager in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday in Calabar.
The police spokesperson explained that the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2026, following a misunderstanding at Peters Street, Awi community, in Akamkpa local government area.
Penpushing further reports that the statement, added that the victim was rushed to the Naval Reference Hospital, Calabar, where he was confirmed dead, disclosing that his remains were later recovered by family members.
“The Cross River State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of a 20-year-old male, Uwem Daniel Akpan, who was allegedly stabbed during a misunderstanding at Peters Street, Awi, Cross River on 31 August, 2026, Eitokpah wrote.
“The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:30 pm, 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’, he added.
“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 statement added.
Penpushing also reports that the statement said, the case is being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Calabar for further investigation and appropriate legal action in accordance with the law.
The Police Command Public Relations Officer urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands, assuring that the incident would be thoroughly investigated, assuring that further information will be provided as the investigation progresses and relevant facts are established.
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