The Police Command in Cross River has
arrested the Pastor of United Evangelical
Church, Michael Bassey, 45, for unlawful
possession of a human skull.
Briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Calabar,
Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Sikiru
Akande, said that the pastor was arrested upon
a complaint from a concerned citizen on the
threat to life.
Akande said that the suspect was arrested at
No. 56 Uwanse by Asuquo Ekpo Street in
Calabar South.
“The suspect was arrested with one human
skull tied with the complainant’s picture and
carved human image with red clothes.
“Investigation is still ongoing and the suspect
will be arraigned in court,” he said.
Bassey, however, told newsmen that he was not
into any diabolical act.
According to him, he has been conducting
healing services for his congregation members
before his arrest.
“I don’t know anything about this human skull. I
am innocent of the charges against me,” he
maintained.
