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Police Inspector Arrested For Gunrunning, Renting Riffles in Cross River

Tare Magbei
Tare Magbei
Published: April 2, 2025
Last updated: April 2, 2025
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Police Inspector Arrested For Gunrunning, Renting Riffles in Cross River

A police inspector under the Police Command in Cross River has been arrested for allegedly involving in gunrunning and renting of his riffles to notorious criminals in the state.

Inspector Nathaniel Manasseh was paraded alongside other suspects at the state police headquarters in Diamond Hill, Calabar, on Tuesday.

The Inspector is said to have been involved in gunrunning in Cross River and Imo States, and was unable to account for arms including two AK-47 riffles that were in his possession.

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The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sikiru Akande, while briefing newsmen, tasked residents to assist the police with useful information that would aide the arrest of criminals.

“Cross River is regaining its lost glory in the area of security. As a matter of fact, we remain the most peaceful state in Nigeria and nothing can break out our resolve. For our achievement, today is not unconnected with corporation enjoyed by well meaningful citizens, critical security stakeholders and corporate bodies that meets regularly to reevaluate our performance so far and the need for improvement that has led to what you are seeing today,” Akande stated.

“I want to equivocally state clear that for the police to function effectively and efficiently in any developed society requires citizen’s participation, collaborative partnership and willingness of the community to constantly equip the police with useful information that can forestall unpleasant occurrence,”

The Police Commissioner revealed that Manaseh usually gave out his riffles on “rent” to notorious criminals and is a member of a gun running syndicate.

However, the accused Inspector denied being a gunrunner, claiming he was charmed and dispossessed of the weapons and a vehicle.

“I was charmed. I can’t really explain what happened and how they dispossessed me of the riffles. I am not a gunrunner.” he said.

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