By Kelvin Ololo A 20-year-old nursing student narrowly escaped death after being pushed out of a moving commercial bus by suspected “one chance” robbers in Calabar, Cross River State, in daytime attack that has raised fresh concerns over commuter safety in the city. “One chance” is a prominent form of organized robbery in Nigeria where
By Kelvin Ololo What began as an ordinary night in Igbo Imabana Village turned into a scene of grief and shock after 45-year-old Egbegi Elegbo Enya was brutally murdered, leaving his family and community reeling from the violence. The incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on April 10, 2026, in Abi Local Government Area of
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command says it has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Fode Bassey, in connection with alleged armed robbery, gang-related activities, and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to the Command, the suspect was apprehended on April 1, 2026, following investigations into a robbery incident reported on March
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has announced a statewide security reinforcement ahead of the 2026 Easter celebrations, assuring residents and visitors of robust measures to ensure safety before, during, and after the festive period. The Commissioner of Police, Rashid B. Afegbua, disclosed that strategic deployments of personnel and operational assets have
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has rolled out an extensive security operation during the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebration, assuring residents of maximum safety while issuing a stern warning to criminal elements to stay away from the state. The Commissioner of Police, Rashid B. Afegbua, disclosed that the Command has deployed both human
By Patrick Obia Troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, under the operational command of Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army, says arms runners identified as Sunday Ayam and Afriday Augustus have been arrested in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Headquarters of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Major Yemi Sokoya
By Patrick Obia Troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, under the operational command of Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army, have recorded operational success in ongoing operation in Odonget Community, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, following the recent ambush of troops who had responded to a distress call arising from a communal dispute
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State, has reaffirmed commitment to deepened collaboration with the military to strengthen maritime and internal security in the state. Governor Bassey Otu gave the assurance when he received the Commandant of the Amphibious Training School, Matthias Ibawa Amatso, who paid him a courtesy visit