By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) students and nine others over suspected gang initiation involvement. Among the three UNICROSS students, is the Students Union Government (SUG) President identified as Ogar Favour Johobe (also known as noble) of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The
By Esther Donald The Cross River State Police Command says three additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Calabar, the state capital. In a press release dated October 16, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday said the arrests followed investigations into the
By Victoria Tom The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man identified as Peter over alleged vandalism of electricity infrastructure following a transformer explosion in Calabar. The incident was witnessed at Agbo Ntoe Layout, Boulevard Road 2, off Parliamentary Extension, Calabar, in the early hours of Monday, October 12, 2026. According to
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