He went on the run and instigated the arrest of his grieving wife, using the Zone 6 Command of the Nigerian Police in Calabar. However, through the effort of Women Arise Network of the University of Calabar, rights activist, Gary Foxcroft and James Ibor Esq, she was released unconditionally.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of efforts to tackle security at the senatorial level, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has appointed three directors to oversee the Homeland Security Agency. This was contained in a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gill Nsa on Thursday, February
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening maritime security and fostering economic growth in the state. The governor gave the reaffirmation when he received the newly appointed Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory, Commodore Ajumobi Oride, at the Dan Archibong Lodge, the temporary
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security in Cross River State by renaming the state’s joint security outfit from Operation Akpakwu to Operation “Okwok” – an Efik word for “bee” and equipping it with 30 operational vehicles. This marks the first phase of a larger plan to deploy a
By Favour Adinya The Police in Cross River State, has arrested three suspects in connection with the chieftaincy crisis rocking Iko-Esai village in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Irene Ugbo in a press release on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, identified the suspects as Chief
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A yet-to-be identified man has allegedly killed and butchered his friend (name withheld) and packed his body in a sack bag in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. The incident occurred on Sunday February 2nd, 2025, around the Spring Road axis of Calabar Municipal LGA. Reliable sources told CrossRiverWatch that the
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Police Command has reaffirmed the indefinite suspension of social-cultural group – Nkot Mbok masquerade organization, following an indefinite suspension placed on them to display masquerades by the state government. Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah, said it is important to adhere strictly to the order amid reports
By Favour Adinya The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Augustine Grimah, has been honored with an award for good policing and crime-free state. Awarded by Kick Against Crime Initiative – Cornel Entertainment Media, a non-profit organization that supports and recognizes security agencies and crime fighters doing well within the country. The award