Bolt driver found dead in Calabar

The Cross River State Police have confirmed that a 29-year-old Bolt driver, Emmanuel Effiong Ita, was found dead in his Honda City car. His body was discovered along the Target, Udy King road in Calabar on Thursday, August 28, 2026.

The police shared this information in a statement from ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the Police Public Relations Officer. This statement was made available to journalists in Calabar on Friday.

Emmanuel, who lived in Ikot Effanga Mkpa, Calabar, was found dead inside his vehicle. His family took his remains to the General Hospital Mortuary. A preliminary examination showed that he had an injury to his chest.

The statement said, “The Cross River State Police Command is aware of an incident involving the death of a 29-year-old man, identified as Emmanuel Effiong Ita, of Ikot Effanga Mkpa, Calabar, whose body was discovered in connection with a Honda City vehicle along the Target, Udy King axis of Calabar on 28 August 2026.

“Upon receiving the information, police personnel were immediately deployed to the scene. The deceased’s remains had, however, been taken by his family to the General Hospital Mortuary, where preliminary examination revealed an injury on his chest.”

The police have recovered the vehicle. They are also preserving relevant evidence for further forensic and investigative work to understand what happened.

“The Command has commenced a preliminary investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding his death. His vehicle has been recovered, while relevant evidence is being preserved for further forensic and investigative examination,” Eitokpah stated.

He mentioned that the case will be passed to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for a thorough investigation. Any important updates will be shared with the public.

The police urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information about the case.

“The Command remains committed to uncovering the facts and ensuring that anyone found responsible is brought to justice,” the PPRO said.