Ada Wodu, CalabarA hotel that allegedly served as a hideout for suspected kidnappers has been demolished by the Cross River State Government security outfit ‘Operation Akpakwu’. The ‘Save side hotel’ located at 8 Miles area in Calabar Municipality was allegedly harbouring suspected kidnappers terrorising the state. “This hotel is one of the buildings that have been harbouring criminals and the government has decided to bring it down. According to Okokon, landlords and hotel owners should do a thorough background check of their tenants and guests before giving them accommodation. Four houses owned by suspected kidnappers and a brothel were also demolished in Calabar recently.

Source: Punch January 23, 2021 13:30 UTC