The Cross River State Police Command has launched an investigation after the body of an unidentified teenage boy, believed to be about 16 years old, was discovered with his head severed in Yahe River, Yala Local Government Area.
The disturbing discovery was reported to the police on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at about 5:30 pm by the Officer-in-Charge of Yahe Outstation, ASP Ekurbe Abi.
The command disclosed the incident in a statement issued on Monday, November 2, by its Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata.
According to the police, the teenager’s body was recovered from the river with the head severed. Bloodstains found at the scene also raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death.
The police said the corpse was taken for medical examination before being deposited in a mortuary.
Efforts are ongoing to establish the victim’s identity and determine how he died.
Police Begin Investigation
The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has directed a thorough investigation into the incident.
The police commissioner also ordered that anyone found responsible for the teenager’s death be identified and brought to justice.
The command appealed to residents of Yahe and neighbouring communities to provide useful information that could help investigators establish the victim’s identity.
Residents were particularly urged to report missing persons whose descriptions match that of the deceased.
The police advised anyone with credible information to visit the nearest police station or contact the command’s control room through 0704 177 7060 or 0705 335 5415.
The command assured residents that further information would be made available as the investigation progresses.
