Cross River youths rescue toddler, hand two suspects to police

Summary

A two-year-old boy was rescued in Cross River State after youths apprehended two suspected kidnappers and took them to police.

Highlights

• The boy was reportedly kidnapped from Bunyia Iruan community in Boki Local Government Area and later rescued in Ogberia Ochoro, Mbube area of Ogoja Local Government Area.
• The suspects were identified as Suahnen Lorlumun, 17, and Sekeghshie Silas, 17.
• The Clan Head of Bunyia Irruan took the suspects to the Okubuchi Police Outpost, citing concerns they could be lynched by youths.
• Cross River police spokesperson Sunday Eitokpah said the command was aware of the incident and said the suspects were moved for their safety.
• An eyewitness said community vigilantes stopped the pair while they were allegedly trying to move the child through the area.