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
The decision by the Cross River State Police Command to arraign four persons out of the 60 suspects initially arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a police officer at Watt Market, Calabar, offers more than another development in a police case. It also raises questions about how citizens respond to provocation, how law
By Kelvin Ololo Four of the 60 persons arrested and screened following the alleged assault of a police officer at Watt Market, Calabar, are to be arraigned in court on Friday, September 18, 2026, the Cross River State Police Command has said. The four suspects identified by the Command are Emem Asuquo, 40; Aniema Nelson,
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 60 suspects in connection with the alleged assault of a police officer around Watt Market, Calabar, following a viral video that sparked concerns over the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Command, in a statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday,
By Christopher Iyang The Inclusive Forum for Accountable Society (IFAS) has condemned the assault of two young women in Calabar, describing the incident as an act of mob justice and calling for an immediate investigation into everyone involved, including a member of the Cross River State House of Assembly fingered in the role. In a
By Patrick Obia In response to public uproar, the Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has ordered immediate arrest of suspected ladies flogging a lady half-naked in a viral video. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Grimah gave the directive through the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Irene Ugbo
Recently, these two incidents have caused quite a stir in the society. The first being the case of Oseni Rufai, who broke traffic laws and then threatened to report the policemen to the governor. The second being that of Seun Kuti, who slapped a policeman and then justified his actions. Oseni Rufai’s case is disheartening
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Army personnel have assaulted a civilian civilian for scratching his car. The incident happened Thursday November 4, 2021 at Rabana roundabout Calabar Municipal, Cross River State. Watch video on CrossRiverWatch TV: