One 54-year-old Customs officer, Prince Etteng Ise, don lose im life for one serious motor accident wey happen along Ikom-Calabar Highway for Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Prince Ise wey dey work for Mfum Border, Etung Local Government Area, reportedly lose control of im motor as e dey try dodge pothole for road.
Cross River Police Command confirm the sad incident for Tuesday, say the crash happen on Monday, September 7, 2026, around 2:56pm near Alesi Village for Ikom.
Police Public Relations Officer for the state, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, talk say preliminary information show say the Customs officer dey drive when e try avoid one pothole.
According to police, the vehicle comot for road, enter bush and later crash hit one tree.
Residents quickly carry the injured officer go Holy Family Hospital for Ikom to save im life.
But medical doctor for the hospital later confirm say Prince Ise don die. Police say dem later carry im remains go hospital mortuary.
Cross River Police Command don send condolence to the deceased family, im colleagues and the Nigeria Customs Service over the painful loss.
Police also warn motorists wey dey use the highway make dem drive with extra care, avoid overspeeding and dey watch road well, especially because potholes and other road dangers fit cause serious accident.
ASP Eitokpah urge drivers make dem no take road matter play, as one careless movement
