By Kelvin Ololo The sporadic gun shoots as reported earlier has escalated to a bloody exchange of fire between Abonkib community in Obudu urban, Cross River State and Mbezerem in Vandeikya Community of Benue State. A reliable source told CrossRiverWatch that “the fire exchange began immediately after the military personnel left the scene of the
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force, has arrested child traffickers in Okuku Market, Yala Local Government Area. With the report making the rounds in some quarters, the State Police Command under the leadership of CP Rashid Afegbua, says it wishes to clarify the trafficking involving a nurse. The
By Kelvin Ololo There is an ongoing gunshots at the boundary between Tiv village in Benue State and a Community in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. The sporadic shooting which began in the early hours of Friday July 18, 2025, has caused tension in the communities. Reliable sources told CrossRiverWatch that “the
By Kelvin Ololo Mr. Peter Isaac, known as “Prayer” who allegedly impregnated his 13 years old teenage daughter in Ediba Community, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, has been remanded in prison His remand came after he appeared before a Chief Magistrate Court Itigidi, Abi LGA and presided by Chief Magistrate Raymond Ukwapu
By Sylvia Akpan An unidentified young man has been electrocuted to death in an attempt to steal high tension cable in Calabar. The incident which occurred in the wee hours of Monday, 14 July, 2025 at Ene Ita Street, New Airport road of Calabar South Local Government Area. According to eye witnesses, the deceased is
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has paid tribute to his predecessor, Senator Liyel Imoke on the occasion of his 64th birthday, describing him as “a statesman of uncommon grace” whose life and leadership continue to inspire generations. In a heartfelt congratulatory message released in Calabar by His
Rashid, the 48th CP of Cross River State Command, holds a B.Sc (ED) in Economics from the then Bendel State University Ekpoma; LLB (HON) from University of Calabar and attended the Nigeria Law School Bwari, Abuja.
By Sylvia Akpan Following the recent approval of postings for Commissioners of Police to Commands and Formations across the country, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged the newly posted Commissioner of Police of Cross River State, CP Bello Rasheed Afegbua and other commissioners to uphold the principles of professionalism and quality