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Police Refused Lawyer Access To Arrested Activist, Odey Oyama, Others

He saw him, but the policeman didn’t allow them (to) talk."

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JUST IN: Police Moves Activist, Odey Oyama, Others To Calabar

"The police team is currently en route to Calabar with him. Meanwhile, his offense has yet to be disclosed to him, more than 24 hours after his arrest," a message shared with family members and made available to CrossRiverWatch reads.

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Breaking News Crime

Police Name Those Who Aided Boy To Kill His Mother In Cross River

“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Calabar for a detailed investigation and will be prosecuted accordingly. Updates on the outcome of the investigation will be communicated to the public in due course,” the Police said.

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Police Arrest Activist, Odey Oyama, Six Others In Cross River

Mr. Oyama had gone out to work when police officials stormed the area, shooting sporadically, and arrested him in a gestapo-styled operation that left residents scared, a family member (name withheld) told CrossRiverWatch.

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Breaking News Crime

Mustapha Bala Resumes As 32nd AIG In Charge Of Zone 6 Police Command

He "enjoined the peace loving people of the Zone comprising Akwa Ibom and Cross River States to remain law abiding as he is resolved to provide watertight security in the commands under his watch."

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Breaking News Crime

Lady In Police Custody After Commercial Driver Is Shot Dead In Ugep

A bus driver, Mr. Okpantum who buried his father recently and is married, works with Crical Motors, and shuttles passengers between Aba, in Abia State and Ugep.

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Police Begin Investigation After Public Uproar On Inspector Otobong’s Misconduct

By Patrick Obia Following public uproar against embattled Police Inspector Otobong Stephen over series of professional misconduct and human rights abuse, the Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Grimah has ordered an investigation into the allegation. CP Grimah gave the directive in a press release signed and issued by the Cross River State

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Breaking News Crime

BREAKING: Police Launch Manhunt For Cop Killers, Kidnappers In C’River

Armed men dressed in military camouflage had invaded the MarkSino quarry at about 5:20 PM on Thursday, killing a Police inspector,

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