400 level medical student arrested for unlawful possession of firearms

Seun Adeyeye 19:18 - 11 June 2019

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The Cross River Police Command has arrested a 400 level student of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Calabar for alleged possession of firearms and belonging to a cult group on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Police Spokesperson in the state, DSP Irene Ugbo, revealed in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar.

Irene also made it known that the suspect, whose name is withheld was arrested by a team of Anti-Cultism/Kidnapping unit of the police on patrol.

According to Irene, items recovered from the suspect included one locally fabricated revolver pistol, two live 33mm ammunition, seven compressed weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, Aiye secret cult regalia and a pair of military camouflage.

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The Police Public Relations Officer said that the suspect had confessed to the crime, adding that investigation has commenced into the incident.