By CrossRiverWatch Admin Despite the assurance of peace and the deployment of troops to make the state truly the “Peoples Paradise”, especially in warring communities by the state government, the frequent communal crisis between Alesi, Ekukunela and Agbaragba communities in Ikom and Ochon, Isabang and Odonget communities in Obubra LGAs, respectively have gone unabated. The
By Patrick Obia Cross River State command in its recently activated crime strategies has foiled yet another robbery attempt within Calabar metropolis, days after robbery attempt, and stolen car was recovered in the state. The recent robbery attempt occurred in the early hours of 14th October, 2025 when the proactive Surveillance team of Uwanse Division
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has called on all eligible and qualified Cross Riverians to take advantage of the ongoing recruitment exercises into the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Army. He gave the encouragement in a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary and
"The Uniform you wear is a symbol of trust, and it must never be used to intimidate or oppress the people you are sworn to protect. Uphold the rule of law, act with compassion, and remember that the true measure of your success lies in the safety, peace, and confidence of the communities you serve,"
17 people were abducted in the kidnap incident, the second of such nature, since April when 20 people suffered a similar fate.
By Patrick Obia Cross River State Police Command has foiled an attempt by suspected armed robbers to sneak out a snatched Toyota Camry vehicle from Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. According to Police narration, On the 5th of October, 2025, at about 10:30PM a Toyota Camry, grey colour with registration number YAD 549
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Dr. Eyong Victoria Amiokama, has been appointed as the State Coordinator of people first complaints and solutions desk. The appointment was contained in a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Linus Obogo dated October 2nd, 2025. According
By Emma Una, Vanguard A man identified as Brother Sonny has mysteriously disappeared in a river at Ishaya village, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, after going to bathe at midnight. The incident, which occurred on September 28, has thrown the community into confusion and grief. According to his younger sister, Joy Philips,