Cross River: Police arrest three more suspects over electricity materials theft

On October 16, 2026, in Calabar, Cross River State, police arrested suspects involved in the theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure. The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation by the Cross River State Police Command into the illegal activities affecting the region's electrical supply.

Reports indicate that the police have arrested between three and four suspects in total, with varying accounts from different sources. The police have not disclosed the identities of the suspects or provided further details on the investigation. The current situation remains under investigation as authorities work to address the issue of electricity theft in the area.

Reported by Daily Post, Punch.