Neighbours’ Quarrel in a Cross River Ends With Death, Gun Threat - Police

It began as a disagreement between two neighbours in Alok community, in the Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to police, it ended with one man being threatened with death.

A concerned community leader reported the matter to the police on October 26, 2026. The police said the suspect allegedly brought out a firearm during the dispute but fled with the weapon when he was confronted over his action.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, said operatives of the Ikom Police Division mobilised to the community after the report and arrested the suspect, a 32-year-old man identified as Akan Constant. He is being held for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm.

In a statement issued on Monday, the command said: ‘The arrest followed a report received on 26th October 2026 from a concerned community leader, who reported that one Akan Constant ‘M’, 32, a resident of Alok Community, allegedly brought out a firearm during a disagreement with his neighbour and threatened to kill him. The suspect reportedly fled with the firearm when confronted over his alleged conduct.’

The statement added that a locally made firearm and two live cartridges were recovered during the operation.

‘The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a suspect for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and recovered a locally made gun alongside two live cartridges in Alok Community, Ikom Local Government Area of the state.’

The police spokesman said the suspect is currently in custody, while the recovered weapon and ammunition have been registered as exhibits.

‘The suspect is currently in police custody, while the recovered firearm and ammunition have been registered as exhibits. Investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the appropriate legal action,’ part of the statement read.

ASP Eitokpah said the investigation was ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the appropriate legal action.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling illegal possession of firearms and other activities capable of threatening public safety.

He warned residents against resorting to violence or intimidation in settling personal disagreements, urging them to adopt lawful means of resolving disputes.

The commissioner also called on members of the public to report suspicious activities and provide credible information about the possession or movement of illegal firearms in their communities.