Police examine discovery of beheaded teenager’s physique in Cross River

The Cross River State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the invention of the physique of an unidentified teenage boy, along with his head severed, in Yahe River, Yala Local Government Area of the state.

The deceased, estimated to be about 16 years previous, was recovered from the river on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, disclosed this in a press release issued in Calabar, Monday morning.

According to the assertion, the incident was reported by the Officer-in-Charge of Yahe Outstation, ASP Ekurbe Abi, whereas bloodstains noticed on the scene raised considerations in regards to the circumstances surrounding {the teenager}’s dying.

The police stated the physique was subjected to medical examination and deposited in a mortuary, whereas efforts have been ongoing to determine the deceased and set up how he died.

The Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has ordered an intensive investigation into the incident and directed that anybody discovered accountable be dropped at justice.

The command appealed to residents of Yahe and neighbouring communities to report any lacking individual matching the outline of the deceased or present helpful info that would help the investigation.