The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, identified as Daniel Jackson, in Ekori, Yarkurrr Local Government Area, following an alleged threat of violence against his father.
The Police said the suspect was arrested at about 5:15 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, by officers of the Ekori Police Division.
According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, the arrest followed a complaint made by the suspect's father.
The father reportedly told the Police that his son had threatened him with a firearm on October 1, 2026.
Following the complaint, Police officers moved in and arrested the suspect.
During the arrest, the Police said they recovered one locally made gun and two live cartridges from him.
The recovered items have been secured by the Police as exhibits, while the suspect is currently assisting investigators as they work to establish what happened.
The Police Command said the case would be thoroughly investigated and handled according to the law.
The Command also said the suspect would be taken before the court as appropriate after the investigation.
The Police urged members of the public to continue to report threats, violence and other security concerns to the appropriate authorities.
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