By Admin
The Cross River State Police Command has appealed to members of the public to assist in identifying the family or relatives of an 18-year-old woman found wandering in Calabar.
According to the Command, the young woman, who identified herself as Justina Okon, was discovered around 10:35 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2026, at the Tinapa Junction area by a good Samaritan, Mr. Bassey Okon, who promptly reported the matter to the police.
The police said the young woman was unable to provide a coherent account of herself or furnish sufficient information that could help identify or locate her parents, relatives, or guardian. Despite efforts by officers to trace her family, no breakthrough has been made.
Justina is described as fair-complexioned, short in stature, and able to communicate in English, Pidgin English, and Anang.
She is currently under the protective custody of the Ikpai Omin Police Division in Calabar, where she is receiving care pending proper identification and reunification with her family.
The Cross River State Police Command has urged anyone who recognizes the young woman or has information that could assist in locating her family to report to the Officer-in-Charge of the Ikpai Omin Police Division or the nearest police station.
The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command. The Command expressed appreciation for the continued cooperation of the public in its efforts to protect lives, provide humanitarian assistance, and reunite vulnerable persons with their families.