By Faith Idiege The Executive Director, Citizens Solution Network, Mr. Richard Inoyo has maintained that the sure way to curb crime from its bud is to have State Police. Richard who featured as a guest on Hit 95.9 FM regular Sunday program “The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo” which airs 6-7pm warned that the pace of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Nkereuwem Akpan, has confirmed the death of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Obudu local government area of Cross River State, Mr. Gabriel Amawu, during a face-off with some protesting youths from the College of Education, Obudu on Tuesday night. According to the Commissioner
By Jonathan Ugbal Agba Jalingo, the Nigerian journalist who is facing trial for alleged acts of treason, terrorism, cybercrime and attempt to topple the Cross River State government will on May 12, 2020 be awarded the Spaces for Change (S4C) ‘Courage In Difficult Times Award’. A statement signed by CrossRiverWatch said Jalingo, who spent 179
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Men of the Nigerian Army and Police have exchanged fisticuffs in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. According to eye witness, the problem escalated after a Mobile Policeman attached with Homeland security stationed at Rabana roundabout slapped the soldier. The heated argument which happened Wednesday evening caused traffic gridlock with several uniform
By Jonathan Ugbal Information reaching our newsroom suggests that Mr. Akeem Ibrahim, the owner of Amber Lounge; a karaoke and bar outfit in Calabar, the Cross River State capital has been kidnapped. Mr. Ibrahim is said to have been kidnapped on Monday night near Liberty Gospel church which belongs to Mrs. Helen Ukpabio, a clergywoman
By Jonathan Ugbal The Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Obudu division in northern Cross River, Mr. Gabriel Amawu has been shot dead different sources including family have confirmed to CrossRiverWatch. Mr. Amawu, a Superintendent of Police also hails from that local government, which is also the origin of the Governor of Cross River
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Nigerian Police in Cross River State Command, recorded another feat in Calabar, the State capital as they raided a hideout for a gang of kidnappers; a story building located off Etta Agbor Street, in the heart of the town. A businesswoman who was kidnapped the previous day was rescued and three
