Cross River Police thwart mob action, recover fire arm
In demonstration of its commitment to crime prevention, protection of lives and strict adherence to the rule of law,Cross River Police Command Anti-Kidnapping Unit, early hours today Sunday, prevented a mob action against a suspected armed robber.
The suspect was allegedly attempting to rob a lady in Calabar.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, informed that the operation led to the recovery of a Beretta pistol with three live 9mm rounds of ammunition and the arrest of individuals involved in the mob attack.
He stated that the suspect, who was beaten unconscious by an angry mob at Abangasang area, Mbora Street, Calabar, was rushed to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) for medical attention, but unfortunately, the yet to be ...
