Two youths missing in Cross River community as group condemns violence

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru

ABUJA — The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Boki people in Cross River State, Ochibe Boki, has condemned what it described as “incessant violence” among Boje, Iso-Bendeghe and Nsadop communities, calling for the immediate and safe return of two youths who have been missing since August 5.

In a statement issued on Monday, the spokesperson for Ochibe Boki, Hon. Cletus Obun, expressed concern over the disappearance of Obi Bisong, 22, and Nkpe Elvis Ekwo, 28, both from Bansan Osokom.

The group said the two men were last seen at Enyi Boje at about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, while returning from Olom to Bansan Osokom through Onicha Farm and Nsadop.

“The two young men were reportedly last seen in Enyi Boje at about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, while returning from Olom to Bansan Osokom through Onicha Farm and Nsadop. They have not been seen since then,” the statement said.