Cross River Police arrest man for alleged rape and armed robbery

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 26-year-old Emmanuel Adoga in connection with the alleged rape and armed robbery of a 22-year-old woman in the Ogoja Local Government Area.

The incident, reported on October 9, 2026, involved the suspect allegedly threatening the survivor with a hammer presented as a firearm. According to police reports, Adoga allegedly committed unlawful sexual intercourse, forcefully took the victim's Infinix Smart 7 mobile phone, and demanded an additional ₦15,000.

Following a petition from the survivor's father, police arrested the suspect on October 12, 2026. Authorities have recovered the stolen mobile phone and collected photographic and electronic evidence from the scene. The survivor has undergone medical examination and is receiving treatment. Commissioner of Police Ajo Geoffrey Ordue stated that the command remains committed to investigating sexual violence and serious crimes professionally.