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Abuo Secures Police Nomination As Ambassador Against Cultism, Social Vices

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Special Adviser to Cross River State Governor on interventions, Prince Michael Abuo has been appointed by the Nigeria Police Force to chair her campaign against cultism and social vices in the State. This follows his nomination after a painstaking review of his curriculum vitae by the Cross River State police command

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Police Nabs Suspected Fake Medical Doctor In Calabar

By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, for allegedly posing as a medical doctor. He is also accused operating an illegal mobile clinic, and defrauding members of the public with false promises of employment at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). The suspect was

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Cross River Police Clears ‘SA On Signpost Removal’ Viral Video Claim

By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command has clarified claims on the viral video alleging that a police officer was removing street signposts along Akai Effa Road near Power Line in Calabar on the directive of the State Governor. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah

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Cross River Police, Youth Council Strikes Partnership On Community Policing

By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening community policing and improving police-youth relations through closer collaboration. The commitment was made on Monday during a courtesy visit by the National President of the NYCN, Comrade Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, and his

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Police Aware Of Violent Operation Okwok-Angry Protesters Clash In Calabar

By Joy Okpa The Cross River State Police Command says they were in the know the peaceful protest turned violent between the state joint security operative – Operation Okwok and angry motorcyclists on Tuesday July 7, 2026, in Calabar. Angry commercial motorcyclists had staged a peaceful protest over alleged seizures of their motorcycles by agents

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VIDEO: Commercial Motorcyclists Shutdown Calabar In Violent Protest Over Alleged Security Forces Harassment, Bike Seizures

By Kelvin Ololo Tension gripped the 8 Miles axis of Calabar on Tuesday, 7 July, 2026, as scores of commercial motorcyclists barricaded the highway and adjoining roads in a protest over alleged seizure of motorcycles and harassment by security operatives, bringing traffic to a complete standstill. The protesters blocked the Calabar-Ikom Highway and several adjoining

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Police Seizes 25 Vehicles, And Set To Prosecute Traffic Violators In Cross River

By Courage Onwu The Cross River State Police Command has impounded 25 vehicles in Calabar, the state capital for violating vehicles registration regulations. The gesture is in an intensified enforcement of the nationwide directives aimed at improving public safety and curbing criminal activities. The operation which began on July 3, 2026, was directed by Inspector

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Woman Found Dead In Church Toilet, Police Opens Investigation

By MaryAnn Abunimye The Cross river State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a woman, Blessing Ayebe found dead in church toilet. The incident is said to had happened in Presbyterian Church, Ikot Ansa Parish, Calabar, restroom. The spokesman of the Command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said the deceased attended a church

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