Man arrested for allegedly killing stepdaughter in Cross River
A 29-year-old man, Saviour Otu Adim, has been arrested by the Cross River State Police Command for allegedly murdering his six-year-old stepdaughter, Miss Goodness Okon, in Bakassi. The incident was reported by Mrs Itoro Udofia and confirmed by police spokesperson ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata. The police say the suspect accused the child of being a witch before the alleged assault. The case has been transferred for further investigation.
What happened
- Saviour Otu Adim was arrested in connection with the alleged murder of his six-year-old stepdaughter, Miss Goodness Ekpo Okon.
- The incident was reported on 28 August 2026 by Mrs Itoro Udofia.
- Police say the suspect allegedly accused the child of being a witch and assaulted her, leading to her death.
- The suspect is in police custody, and the child's remains have been deposited at a mortuary for autopsy.
- The case has been moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Calabar for further investigation.
