Why we arrested Governor Otu’s aide – Police

News Why we arrested Governor Otu’s aide – Police Published on April 24, 2026 By Asare Asare googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Cross River State Police command has said they arrested and detained the special adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on media, Awade Friday over his connection to the ‘sudden’ and unnatural’ death of a social media influencer, one Mr Abel. ⁨The spokesman of the command, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata confirmed the arrest to journalists in Calabar on Friday morning. ⁩Akata said, “He is under our custody in State CID. He is helping us with an ongoing investigation.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Awade is a popular radio programme anchor in Calabar who was appointed special adviser to the Governor. He has been mobilising support for the re-election of Otu for second term. Don't Miss ADC lawmakers fault Tinubu’s $516.3m loan request, demand scrutiny You may like Police reaffirm commitment to peace in Taraba Akwa Ibom: Police apprehend suspected serial kidnapper, recover human remains Police launch violent crime response unit in Benue Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, neutralise one assailant Police constable recruitment exam to begin April 28 Police arrest three robbery suspects, recover stolen items in Osun

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