The paramount ruler of Ibeno, Owong Effiong Achianga, attributed the crisis in Ibeno communities to the enormous natural resource deposits in the area.
This development followed nationwide outrage after 32 minors aged between 10 and 17 were prosecuted on Friday.
“I call on residents to remain calm,’’ the commissioner pleaded.
Speaking after assuming office, Mr Umar said the appointment was his seventh posting to Borno.
The spokesman said the police had recovered two pump action guns, 11 live Cartridges, handcuffs, a leg chain and jackets from the suspects.
The suspect reportedly asked the victim to pull her clothes off so that he could apply an ointment on her.
