By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Abashi John, over the alleged abduction of an 11-year-old boy in Edor Community, Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested following a report that the child, who was allegedly taken under the pretext of being assisted home
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has intensified security operations along the state’s waterways, urging riverine communities and maritime stakeholders to strengthen vigilance and promptly report suspicious activities. The Command said the move is part of efforts to deepen Operation Velvet Marine, an ongoing initiative aimed at improving safety and security across
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard following an allegation of sexual assault involving a five-year-old pupil in Calabar. The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was arrested after the incident was reported to the Police on Monday, September 28, 2026, by the proprietress of the school
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has reaffirmed its official communication channels for emergencies, complaints and enquiries ahead of the Yuletide season. The Command, in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, on Monday, September 28, 2026, urged residents, visitors and other members of the
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a 42-year-old man at Kekoti, Ajere, in Yakurr Local Government Area of the State, and commenced efforts to identify and arrest persons involved in the subsequent attack on the Police Division. State Police Command spokesperson, ASP
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Police Command has released the image of a lady who was found dead in a hotel in Calabar South Local Government Area of the state. The Command providing an update on the ongoing investigation into the suspected homicide the yet-to-be unidentified female guest at a hotel along Clifford
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River State, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, has condemned in the strongest terms, the reported assault of a police officer at Watt Market, Calabar, and calls for a thorough, impartial and transparent prosecution of all persons found culpable. The incident, which reportedly occurred
By Kelvin Ololo The excitement surrounding the sign-out activities of final-year students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) on Thursday and Friday September 17 and 18 2026, has been followed by an investigation after a viral video emerged showing a man firing a gun from a moving vehicle in Calabar. In the footage,