Police, Army Strengthens Security Ties In Cross River

By Sylvia Akpan

The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Rashid B. Afegbua, alongside members of his management team, on 10th February, 2026, hosted the Commandant, Amphibious Training School of the Nigerian Army in Calabar, Brigadier General M. I. Amatso, at the Command Headquarters, Calabar.

The Commandant, who is the 37th Commandant of the Amphibious Training School, stated that the visit was to familiarize himself with the Command following his recent posting and to strengthen inter-agency cooperation between both formations.

In a press statement dated 10th February, 2026, and signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, he explained that the Amphibious Training School is tasked with training personnel on water survival and amphibious operational skills to enhance tactical advantage, particularly within riverine environments. He sought a more robust partnership and synergy between officers and men of both institutions across all ranks to promote esprit de corps.

In his response, CP Rashid B. Afegbua appreciated the visit, describing it as commendable and unprecedented. The Commissioner of Police emphasized the need for sustained collaboration and continuous monitoring of the waterways to proactively curb criminal activities.

The CP assured the Commandant of the Police Command’s continued support and partnership, noting that the Command has enjoyed consistent cooperation from the military components in the state since his assumption of office.

He noted that the visit shows the commitment of both formations to enhanced inter-agency synergy in the interest of public safety and security.