By Patrick Obia The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah has sued for peace and called for an to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest. He made the call in a press release made available by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO SP) Irene Ugbo where he also lauded the
That was the comment someone I know wrote somewhere yesterday after the Managing Editor of CrossRiverWatch, Jonathan Ugbal was arrested in Calabar by the Police for joining the ongoing nationwide protest. Like I said, I know the person. He has never worked after his NYSC because there are no jobs in Nigeria. He is only
By Patrick Obia After pressure from the public, the Police in Cross River State, have released peaceful protesters in Calabar. The Police squad attached to Governor Bassey Otu and led by his Aide De Camp, DSP Victor Duke led a team of Counter-Terrorism Unit operatives to Marian where the protesters were dispersing under the rain,
By Patrick Obia Information reaching our newsroom has that some peaceful protesters have been picked up by men of the Nigeria Police Force. Despite the downpour, peaceful protesters in Calabar, the Cross River State capital defied the odds to demonstrate against the current economic quagmire. The protest which began at the Mary Slessor Roundabout, Calabar
By CrossRiverWatch Admin No fewer than three trucks said to be laden with palliatives have been escorted out of Calabar, the Cross River State capital by a combined team of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force. This comes amidst news report of Governor Bassey Otu visiting the warehouse of the State Emergency Management
By Patrick Obia Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has again issued a fresh strict warning on the proposed nationwide protest, saying protesters that resolve to violence should “be prepared to be an ugly guest at Afokang Correctional Center without trial”. He dished out the warning in a broadcast where he said enough should
By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The legislators of the Cross River State House of Assembly, have paid a visit to the Hausa/Fulani community in Bogobri, urging them to discourage their youths from participating in the planned national protest. During the visit, the Speaker Honorable Elvert Ayambem highlighted the significant progress being made by
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State’s security commanders have warned sternly against violent protests that could threaten the state’s peace and stability. The warning follows a high-level security meeting with Governor Bassey Otu to address concerns about potential unrest. Speaking to the Press after the meeting, Commissioner of Police CP Gyogon Grimah expressed dissatisfaction with