The Police Command in Cross River State has confirmed that the life of one of its officers, Sgt. Peter Ikwen, was taken on Saturday by unknown gunmen at Edgerton Street, Calabar.
The spokesperson of the Police command in the state, SP Irene Ugbo, made the confirmation of the incident to newsmen.
“I have just gathered that a police sergeant was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the early hours of today (Saturday) and his rifle was taken away by the assailants,” she said.
While condemning the act, she informed newsmen that investigation has started with the intent to expose those behind the criminal act.