Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - The Cross River Police Command has confrmed the arrest of a man, identified as Joseph Emmanuel for allegedly beating his 10-year-old daughter to d3ath following a domestic dispute over a misplaced petrol pipe.
The incident occurred on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 3 Esit
Ebom Street in Calabar after the child allegedly misplaced her father’s petrol
pipe, which he used to siphon fuel into his commercial motorcycle.
In a heat of anger, Emmanuel reportedly assaulted the girl,
inflicting fatal injuries.
The incident sparked outrage in the neighborhood, with
residents attempting to lynch the suspect.
However, the situation was brought under control after one
Okon Edwin of No. 5 Ekeng Ewa Street, Calabar South, promptly alerted the
police.
Police operatives swiftly mobilized to the scene and rescued
the suspect from mob action.
The spokesperson of the Command, SP Sunday Akata, who
confirmed the incident said Emmanuel was found with visible injuries sustained
during the attempted lynching and was immediately taken into custody.
The PPRO disclosed that the suspect has confessed to the
crime and said to have acted out of anger.
He added that Emmanuel was taken to the University of
Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) for medical treatment, while the deceased
child was examined and her body deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for
preservation and autopsy.
The police noted that investigations have commenced, noting
that the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of
investigation.
The incident has renewed public concern over rising cases of
domestic violence and child abuse, particularly within economically strained
households
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