C’River man arrested for threatening neighbour with gun

The Cross River State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Sunday Eitokpah.

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, identified as Akan Constant, for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and recovered a locally made gun and two live cartridges in Alok Community, Ikom Local Government Area of the state.

The suspect was reportedly arrested following a complaint by a community leader on October 26, 2026, alleging that he had threatened to kill his neighbour during a disagreement.

The police said the suspect allegedly brought out a firearm during the dispute but fled with the weapon when confronted over his action.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, said operatives of the Ikom Police Division mobilised to the community following the report and arrested the suspect.

The statement read, “The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a suspect for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and recovered a locally made gun alongside two live cartridges in Alok Community, Ikom Local Government Area of the state.

“The arrest followed a report received on 26th October 2026 from a concerned community leader, who reported that one Akan Constant ‘M’, 32, a resident of Alok Community, allegedly brought out a firearm during a disagreement with his neighbour and threatened to kill him. The suspect reportedly fled with the firearm when confronted over his alleged conduct.”

The statement added that the locally made firearm and two live cartridges were recovered during the operation.

According to the police spokesman, the suspect is currently in custody, while the recovered weapon and ammunition have been registered as exhibits.

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ASP Eitokpah said the investigation was ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the appropriate legal action.

“The suspect is currently in police custody, while the recovered firearm and ammunition have been registered as exhibits. Investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the appropriate legal action,” part of the statement read.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling illegal possession of firearms and other activities capable of threatening public safety.

He warned residents against resorting to violence or intimidation in settling personal disagreements, urging them to adopt lawful means of resolving disputes.

The police commissioner also called on members of the public to report suspicious activities and provide credible information about the possession or movement of illegal firearms in their communities.