The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the alleged stabbing death of a 20-year-old man, Uwem Daniel Akpan, in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state.
The incident reportedly occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2026, following a misunderstanding at Peters Street in Awi community.
The Punch reported that the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to journalists in Calabar.
According to the police, Akpan was taken to the Naval Reference Hospital in Calabar after sustaining injuries from the alleged stabbing, but he was pronounced dead at the facility. His remains were later released to his family.
The statement read, “The Cross River State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of a 20-year-old male, Uwem Daniel Akpan, who was allegedly stabbed during a misunderstanding at Peters Street, Awi, Cross River on 31 August, 2026.
“The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:30 pm, after which the victim was rushed to the Naval Reference Hospital, Calabar, where he was confirmed dead. His remains were subsequently recovered by his family.
“A 16-year-old male suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody. The Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and the alleged involvement of the suspect,” the statement added.
The police said the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Calabar for further investigation and necessary legal action.
Eitokpah appealed to residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their own hands, assuring that the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s alleged involvement would be thoroughly investigated.
“Further information will be provided as the investigation progresses and relevant facts are established,” ASP Eitokpah added.
