By Frank Ulom
The Nigeria Police Force, Cross River State Command has arrested two suspects, Leo Celestine (male, 25 years) and Ndiana-Abasi William (male, 30 years), in connection with an alleged case of cultism and robbery, popularly referred to as “One-Chance” operations, following a robbery incident in Calabar.
According to a press statement electronically signed by ASP Sunday Eitokpah, Command’s spokesperson, on Thursday, “On the 16th of April 2026, at about 0900hrs, the suspects, posing as passengers in a commercial mini bus, attacked one Goodness “F” 20 years, a student of the School of Nursing, Calabar. The suspects pushed the victim out of the moving vehicle after dispossessing her of her Android phone and other personal belongings.”
The statement noted that the driver of the mini bus promptly stopped the vehicle, raised an alarm, and pursued the fleeing suspects towards the Bogobiri area.
“Acting on the distress call, police operatives duty swiftly joined the pursuit and successfully apprehended the suspects.
“The stolen Android phone and other valuables were recovered from the suspects. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of the Vikings Confraternity and admitted to specialising in robbing unsuspecting members of the public and selling stolen items to receivers within the metropolis.
“Efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the syndicate, including receivers of the stolen properties,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the Command has reiterated its commitment to the protection of lives and property, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities through the Command’s Control Room numbers: 07041777060, 07053355415, or to the nearest police formation.
