{
  "id": 6448941,
  "title": "Two arrested over alleged filling station robberies in Cross River",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/two-arrested-over-alleged-filling-station-robberies-in-cross-river",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T17:24:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/09/two-arrested-over-alleged-filling-station-robberies-in-cross-river/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cross River State Police Command announced the arrest of two men, Samuel Udo Udo and Ezekiel Dominic, on charges of allegedly robbing filling stations in Calabar and other areas of the state.\n\nAccording to the police, the suspects were apprehended by a group of citizens at a filling station near the University of Calabar on September 9, 2026. The individuals were reportedly in danger of being attacked by the mob before the arrival of the police.\n\nDuring their preliminary investigation, the police found that the suspects had masqueraded as petrol buyers, threatened the station attendants, and fled with 20 liters of fuel and a blue tricycle. The recovered items suggest that the robbery involved filling stations.\n\nFurther investigation led to the arrest of one of the suspects in Kano State, and authorities are working to locate and apprehend any additional suspects involved in the operations. The Command praised the Vehicle Crime Response Unit operatives for their diligence and coordination across state lines.\n\nThe police commander, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the efforts of the operatives and emphasized that anyone found guilty will face prosecution. However, the Command condemned the mob's actions, warning residents to hand over suspected criminals to the police instead of taking matters into their own hands.\n\nOrdue assured the public that the state would continue to conduct intelligence-led operations against crimes such as robbery, burglary, and other criminal activities. The police also urged the public to provide timely and accurate information to help in the ongoing investigations.",
  "summary": "The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two men over alleged robberies at filling stations in Calabar and other parts of the state. The suspects, identified as Samuel Udo Udo, 29, and Ezekiel Dominic, 22, were arrested by operatives of the Vehicle Crime Response Unit (VCRU) following a distress call on September 9, 2026. […] Two arrested over alleged filling station robberies in Cross…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/otu-urges-faan-to-upgrade-cross-river-airport-ahead-of-afsnet",
        "published": "2026-09-09T20:52:13.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}