CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – A complaint of repeated assault by a woman against her fiancé has led police in Cross River State to recover a locally made pistol and two live cartridges from his residence in Biase Local Government Area.
The Cross River State Police Command said the woman, a resident of Ibiaeh Palm Estate, reported the alleged assaults and threats to life against her fiancé, identified as Sylvester Otu, on October 18, 2026.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, officers searched the suspect’s residence on October 19 and recovered the locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a black beret allegedly associated with the Aye Confraternity.
The police said the suspect remained in custody as investigators worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the recovery of the firearm and verify the alleged cult affiliation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling cultism, unlawful possession of firearms, threats to life and other violent crimes.
Ordue said the command would investigate the case thoroughly and pursue prosecution in accordance with the law where warranted.
The police also urged residents to report suspicious activities and threats to enable officers to respond promptly to potential security risks.
The command stressed that the suspect remained presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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