Cross River, Nigeria (BN24) — Police in Cross River State have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the alleged murder of a commercial driver who was fatally attacked in the Obudu local government area. Authorities identified the suspect as Adeshina Gilbert, a resident of Abonkib community in Obudu Urban. He was taken into custody following the death of Agage Ternenge, a driver who was ambushed while making a delivery.
The attack occurred on July 18 when Ternenge, a native of Mbanyam in the Mbatyough Council Ward of Vandeikya Local Government Area in Benue State, entered Obudu to deliver a waybill. According to police, he was surrounded by suspected hoodlums who violently stoned him to death. A disturbing video capturing the assault circulated on social media shortly after the incident, drawing widespread condemnation and renewed calls for justice.
Police spokesperson Irene Ugbo described the act as cruel and inhumane, confirming that Gilbert is in custody while investigations remain ongoing. She noted that law enforcement is actively pursuing other individuals believed to be involved in the fatal mob attack.
The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State denounced the killing as a barbaric violation of human rights and emphasized the police command’s determination to arrest and prosecute all those responsible. He urged residents to refrain from mob action, stressing that due process and the rule of law must be upheld.
The violent death of the commercial driver has triggered serious concern across the region, with community leaders, civil society groups, and human rights advocates calling for swift justice and improved security. The incident has once again brought attention to the dangers of mob justice in Nigeria, where several such cases have led to tragic outcomes in recent years.
As investigations continue, police are urging members of the public to provide any useful information that may lead to the arrest of additional suspects, reaffirming their commitment to restoring public safety and maintaining law and order in Cross River State.
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