Asuquo is alleged to be an illegal miner, who is allegedly responsible for attracting illegal mining activities to Cross River State, with the intention of turning the state into perilous paths like Zamfara, Benue and Niger States, where illegal mining has fuelled violence, environmental degradation and economic sabotage.
Paul was illegally arrested Wednesday while leading a sensitization campaign aimed at educating rural communities on the dangers and illegality of unregulated mining activities.
The situation has sparked outrage within government circles and among concerned citizens who now believe that the alleged illegal mining activities of Asuquo are a clear and present danger to the people of the state.