By Sylvia Akpan As part of ways to strengthen the fight against kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, and other violent crimes across the state, the Cross River State Police Command has officially launched a new tactical outfit, the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism,
An NDLEA raid in Bakassi, Cross River, left a teenager shot in the stomach on Wednesday after officials opened fire to escape a crowd of locals.
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ugep and Idomi communities of Yakurr Local Government Area following recent skirmishes over land. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang. The curfew, which commenced on Tuesday, will remain in force for an
By Kelvin Ololo The Senior Special Assistant on Media Advocacy to the Cross River State Governor, Friday Awade, has been arrested by the police over alleged “sudden and unnatural death of social media content creator identify as Abel. Awade, popularly known as “Otwetwe” or “Last Prophet,” for his radio program, was taken into custody on
By Kelvin Ololo A Magistrate Court in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State has been completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Thursday, leaving critical legal documents and case files in ashes. The incident, which affected Magistrate Court 1, reportedly occurred around 3:00 a.m on April 23, 2026, as flames engulfed
By Kelvin Ololo Growing concerns over gangsterism and the proliferation of illegal arms among young people have prompted a renewed and coordinated response in Cross River State, as government and security agencies step up efforts to safeguard the future of youths and restore public safety. Experts warn that the rising involvement of youths in gang-related
By Kelvin Ololo In a decisive move against the spread of illegal weapons, the Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old suspected gun runner and recovered locally fabricated firearms in Odukpani Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Okon William, was apprehended on April 19, 2026, following a targeted intelligence-led operation by the
By Patrick Obia On Friday, April 17, 2026, 15 persons were reportedly kidnapped from a boat traveling to Oron, Akwa Ibom from Calabar, Cross River State where majority of the victims were the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) candidates. This is coming two day after 8 JAMB candidates were kidnapped on Wednesday 16, April