Cross River Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Suspect Over Alleged Rape, Robbery in Ogoja


By Aviashima Toom, Abuja 

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Emmanuel Adoga, over allegations of rape and armed robbery in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state.

The Command disclosed that the suspect was arrested on October 12, 2026, following a petition submitted by the father of the 22-year-old survivor on October, 9

According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Akata, the petition alleged that the suspect threatened the survivor with a dangerous object, sexually assaulted her and forcefully took her Infinix Smart 7 mobile phone.

The petition also alleged that the suspect demanded an additional ₦15,000 from the survivor.

The police said the stolen mobile phone had been recovered, while operatives had visited the reported scene and obtained relevant photographic and electronic evidence to aid the investigation.

The Command further disclosed that investigators were examining allegations that the suspect used a hammer, allegedly presented as a firearm, to threaten the survivor.

It added that efforts were ongoing to recover the suspected object and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

According to the statement, the survivor has undergone medical examination and is receiving treatment, while the police assured that her dignity, welfare and privacy would be protected throughout the investigative process.

The Command said further investigative steps, including a possible referral to the State Criminal Investigation Department, would be undertaken in line with established procedures.

It added that the case would be processed for further action in accordance with the law upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, reiterated the Command's commitment to professionally investigating allegations of sexual violence and other serious crimes while upholding due process.

He urged members of the public to report criminal incidents promptly to the nearest police station.

The commissioner also cautioned members of the public and media organisations against circulating names, photographs or other information that could identify or further traumatise survivors of sexual violence.

The police emphasised that investigations into the allegations were ongoing.

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