By Nsa Gill, The Nation There was palpable fear on Tuesday morning in Ikot Offiong Mbai community of Akpabuyo local government area in Cross River State when irate youths destroyed an Islamic worship center in the area. Muslim faithful in the area, expressed surprise over the incident noting that they have been living in the
By Agency Reporter The Cross River State Government Security “Operation Akpakwu” has arrested some kidnappers in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the State. They are Etinyin Akamba Eyo, a.k.a 30 30, who is the Clan Head of Ikot Atambi in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the State including his son and wife. His two houses
By Archibong Jeremiah The NLC Chairman of Cross River State, Comrade Ben Ukpekpi has just been kidnapped. This is the second time he’s been kidnapped. He was taken in front of his house. He was kidnapped in the presence of his wife, moments ago while standing outside his house at CROSPIL Estate in Akpabuyo, Calabar.
By Archibong Jeremiah The premier indigenous university in Cross River State, Arthur Jarvis University, AJU, Akpabuyo has clocked 4. The institution which started with 2 faculties now has 5, from 15 degree programs to 42 which has been successfully accredited and has been issued with full statutory license to operate as a tertiary institution. In a
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Police in Cross River have arrested a community chief popularly refered to as “3030” in Akpabuyo LGA in connection with multiple crimes. The arrest was made yesterday during a joint security operation in Akpabuyo LGA. According to security sources who spoke to CrossRiverWatch, Chief 3030, was arrested with a vertical double
By Archibong Jeremiah A teenager (name withheld) has been taken into custody for allegedly attempting to kill her class teacher. The 18 years old student of Government Secondary School, Ikot Ewa Akpabuyo LGA, Cross River State brought a locally made pistol to school to carryout the clandestine act. According to Charles Edem, “This girl went to
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Despite the show of force in demolition at least ten properties owned by suspected daredevil kidnappers, robbers and gangstars in Cross River by Operation Akpakwu, rival gangs in Akpabuyo Local Government Area struck in day light yesterday leaving residents around the Police College and CROSPIL Estate in suspense. “Cultists are on rampage
By Jonathan Ugbal Residents of Akpabuyo Local Government Area on Saturday beheaded and set ablaze three suspected kidnappers. Meanwhile, Mrs. Uduak Okoro, wife of journalist, Mr. Judex Okoro has regained her freedom after been kidnapped. A video obtained by CrossRiverWatch TV shows the remains of the suspected kidnappers and a motorcycle in flames. Warning: Very