Governor Bassey Otu.
By Anietie Akpan
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has directed the Commissioner of Police to effect the immediate arrest and thorough investigation of the officer implicated in the August 1, 2025, police shooting in which one Onyekachi Moses, 23 years, allegedly lost his life.
The Governor in a statement dated August 29 and signed by Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang
condemned in the strongest terms the tragic incident in which Moses allegedly lost his life, after some days in the Hospital following injuries sustained from the reckless actions of a Police Officer in Calabar and described it as “grievous misconduct”.
“We reaffirm that under this Administration, impunity has no sanctuary”, Otu said adding that, “the government views this incident not only as a violation of human dignity but also as an affront to the principles of justice, security, and order we swore to uphold”.
The Governor said, “those entrusted with protecting lives cannot become purveyors of fear and tragedy. Let it be known unequivocally: any officer who betrays this sacred duty will be made to face the full weight of the law”.
To the bereaved family, he said, “we extend our deepest sympathies and prayers in this painful hour. The Cross River State Government stands firmly by you, assuring that justice will not be delayed nor denied. We urge our citizens to remain calm, peaceful, and confident in our collective resolve to seek truth and enforce justice.
“This government shall not rest until the memory of the departed is honoured with transparent accountability and the assurance that such impunity will never again be tolerated”.
Pillar Today had gathered that Onyenkachi was allegedly shot dead on August 1st by a trigger happy policeman for venturing into government premises to deliver a spiritual message for the governor.
