By Sylvia Akpan A 40-year-old man, Akaninyine Eretus, has confessed that pain and revenge were the motivation behind his action of killing two people in Cross River State community. He revealed this while assisting the State Police Command in an ongoing investigation for his and one other arrest. CrossRiverWatch reported earlier that the suspect was
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has confirmed the arrest of a suspected serial killer and his female cohort, Akaninyine Eretus and 35-year-old Uduak Essien over multiple killings and disappearances in Odukpani Local Government Area of the State. CrossRiverWatch reported earlier that the suspect was apprehended by a
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A suspected serial killer identified as Akaninyene, has been arrested in Creektown following intelligence that linked him to the disappearance and murder of a recent victim. Security operatives, acting on a tip off tracked him to an isolated hut he built inside a forest in Abanyama, Ukim Ita Community, Creektown of Odukpani
By Godwin Ajom Information reaching our newsroom has it that an escalated chieftaincy crisis in Odot Uyi Community, Odukpani Local Government Area in Cross River South, has left two dead, houses burnt and a police post destroyed. Police Sources on ground confirmed that on February 2, 2026 at about 4:50 PM, burning of houses and
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has launched a significant land clearing project aimed at developing 12,000 hectares for arable crop cultivation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance food security and economic development in the state. The project, a collaboration with the Nigerian Agricultural
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has visited and assured the people of Adiabo Okurikang in Odukpani Local Government Area of the State that his policies will stimulate economic development among rural dwellers. The Governor gave the assurance during his visit to the Presbyterian