Policeman, 5 others arrested over kidnapping in Cross River

A joint task force code-named: “Operation Skolombo,” has arrested a serving police officer and five others for allegedly being members of a kidnap gang in Calabar, Cross River State.

The security operatives, who were on patrol, according to a source, arrested the policeman and the suspects yesterday Monday following an intelligence report.

It was also disclosed that the policeman, who is reported to be very rich with landed properties in Calabar, is being detained at the Eburutu Army Barracks on the outskirts of Calabar.

And that he would be paraded as soon investigation is concluded.

He confirmed that the soldiers were also able to secure the release of Mr Maurice Archibong, the accountant of the state owned Nigerian Chronicle newspaper, who was kidnapped about a week ago.

Information gathered that another kidnapped victim, Chief Desmond Oko, a businessman, was also released. However, police spokesperson in the state, Irene Igbo, said she did not have any information about the arrest of the policeman.