By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has debunked a viral video alleging that herdsmen recently attacked farmland in Odukpani Local Government Area, describing the claim as false and misleading. In a press statement signed and issued by the Police Public Relations officer ASP Sunday Eitokpah on Tuesday, the Command said an on-the-spot
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Nigerian Army says Troops of the 13 Brigade have successfully repelled an ambush by suspected armed criminals while responding to a distress call arising from a communal dispute in Odonget Community, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. In a press statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations
By Jonathan Ugbal, Godwin Otang And Kanjah Godshield The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency in the Houe of Representatives Honorable Peter Akpanke’s media aide, Awade Friday has allegedly been attacked during the by-election. According to a report gathered by our reporters in the field, the host of the Otwetwe road show on Hit 95.9 FM
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The member of the House of Representatives representing Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu Federal Constituency, Honorable Peter Akpanke, on Thursday in Abuja decried attacks by Cameroon’s Ambazonian separatists on Belegete Community of Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, saying it has left him in bitterness, sadness, and disappointment. Honorable Akpanke, who expressed his pain
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Correctional Service, Cross River State Command has debunked claims that some high profile inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Afokang, Calabar were freed during an unknown gunmen attack. Gunmen believed to be militants on the late night of Wednesday, in their numbers attacked the Correctional Center, killed armed security,
By Patrick Obia Unknown gunmen believed to be militants have attacked Afokang Correctional Center in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. The gunmen in their numbers during the attack killed armed security and made away with his rifle. The incident occurred in the night hours of Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at about
By Lawrence Njoku (Enugu), Anietie Akpan (Calabar), Odita Sunday and Tobi Awodipe (Lagos), Osiberoha Osibe Awkas Ogugbuaja (Owerri) – The Guardian • In Enugu, Anambra, Officers Desert Streets, Checkpoints, Disguise To Operate • Our Morale Is Low After #EndSARS, Officers Lament • ‘I Am Ready To Resign If I Can Get Another Job’ • Prepare