The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the death of two men whose remains were discovered in a bush in Ibonda, Creek Town area of the state.
The suspects, identified as 40-year-old Akaninyine Eretus and 35-year-old Uduak Essien, are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) as investigations into the incident continue.
Police reports indicate that the case began on May 28, 2026, when a resident, Mmawan Okon, reported at the Creek Town Police Post that his father, Mr. Okon Ikon, had gone missing.
The report triggered concern within the community, leading family members to initiate local inquiries.
Information gathered during the search allegedly suggested that the missing man may have been killed and buried in a nearby bush.
Acting on this, a combined team of police operatives, military personnel, and local youths launched a coordinated search operation in the area.
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During the operation, one of the suspects was reportedly found hiding in the bush and taken into custody. He later led the search team to a location where the body of the missing man, Mr. Okon Ikon, was recovered.
Further searches in the same area led to the discovery of another body, identified as Mr. Okonkon, who was allegedly buried in a separate location within the bush.
The police confirmed that both suspects remain under investigation as authorities work to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether more individuals were involved.
The command assured residents that the matter will be thoroughly investigated and that anyone found culpable will face prosecution in accordance with the law.
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