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 Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 54-year-old commercial mini-bus driver, identified as Godwin Okoko, in connection with the alleged murder of an official of the Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (TRAMRA) during an enforcement operation in Calabar. The incident occurred on Monday, May 25, 2026, at about 9:45 a.m.
By Sylvia Akpan The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid al-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holidays on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry,
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has launched an investigation into the disappearance of a 27-year-old man, identified as Esinna Fineboy, who was reported missing in Calabar. According to a press release issued and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the missing person report was lodged at ‘A’
By Kelvin Ololo The Senior Special Assistant on Media Advocacy to the Cross River State Governor, Friday Awade, has been arrested by the police over alleged “sudden and unnatural death of social media content creator identify as Abel. Awade, popularly known as “Otwetwe” or “Last Prophet,” for his radio program, was taken into custody on
By Kelvin Ololo Growing concerns over gangsterism and the proliferation of illegal arms among young people have prompted a renewed and coordinated response in Cross River State, as government and security agencies step up efforts to safeguard the future of youths and restore public safety. Experts warn that the rising involvement of youths in gang-related
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 Kelvin Ololo In a decisive move against the spread of illegal weapons, the Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old suspected gun runner and recovered locally fabricated firearms in Odukpani Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Okon William, was apprehended on April 19, 2026, following a targeted intelligence-led operation by the