60 arrested in Calabar market for allegedly manhandling police constable
As many as 60 suspects, including traders at Watt Market, Calabar, were reportedly arrested by police operatives on Wednesday. The suspects were reported to have descended on a police constable who attempted to impound a motorcycle which had stepped on his leg while on duty. The incident happened on Wednesday at Goldie by Etim Edem […] 60 arrested in Calabar market for allegedly manhandling…
On Wednesday, approximately 60 suspects were apprehended by police in Calabar's Watt Market, following an incident where a motorcycle had allegedly stepped on a police constable's leg. These arrests were made by the Atakpa Police Division after receiving information from a citizen concerned about the incident. The constable, who had tried to impound the motorcycle, was confronted and assaulted by some roadside traders who helped the rider flee the scene.
During the altercation, the constable's riot gun was damaged, his uniform and shoes were torn, and his mobile phone was stolen. The suspect alleged that pepper and eggs were thrown onto his face and body, and the motorcycle was taken, allowing the rider to escape. The state Commissioner of Police ordered a thorough investigation to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
The Police Intelligence and Surveillance units, aided by the Violence Crime Response Unit, promptly apprehended the 60 suspects, who are currently being questioned. Normalcy has since been restored at Watt Market, with ongoing security monitoring.
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