By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan A coordinated security operation has been activated across the Calabar-Oron waterways following a pirate attack on a passenger ferry that reportedly left about 15 persons abducted, prompting urgent intervention by the Zone 6 Police Command and the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. The attack, which occurred on April 16,
By Patrick Obia On Friday, April 17, 2026, 15 persons were reportedly kidnapped from a boat traveling to Oron, Akwa Ibom from Calabar, Cross River State where majority of the victims were the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) candidates. This is coming two day after 8 JAMB candidates were kidnapped on Wednesday 16, April
By Patrick Obia Suspected militants have reportedly abducted fifteen (15) passengers who boarded a speed boat along the Calabar-Oron waterways. The passengers were said to have departed Calabar terminal at about 5 pm on Thursday heading to Akwa-Ibom when the sea pirates intercepted the boat. A family member of one of the victims who crave