By Jonathan Ugbal Information reaching CrossRiverWatch newsroom suggests that there is currently a face off between natives of Igwo community in Obudu local government area and the 75 Mopol Squadron of the Nigerian Police Force. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the policemen mobilized earlier in the day and effected a massive arrest of youths in Igwo community
By Archibong Jeremiah Family of Divisional Police Officer, SP Gabriel Amawu (Obudu division, Northern Cross River) who was shot dead in the station has petitioned the Inspector General of Police. The family in its petition fingered six (6) of the late Commissioner’s subordinates as possible suspects and called for speedy investigation. See the petition dated 20th March,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Information reaching our newsroom has it that the Cross River State Police Command has invited Venatius Ikem. The invitation is amidst plan by Governor Ayade to arraign him for attempted murder. Details coming soon.
The Pen In Jail examines the broader issue of corruption, institutional failure, overbearing tendencies of political leaders, senseless idiosyncrasies, and the tendency to whittle down good governance and destroy institutions. The Pen In Jail takes Cross River State as a case study and looks at the poverty index, social development indicators, the infrastructure deficit situation,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A 3 man gang of armed robbers have been arrested in act by the Police in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. According to Engr. Nkanu Ojunga Bassey “they specialise in trailing those who make banks withdrawals and rob them. “Luck ran out of them today (Tuesday) at First bank, Calabar road,
By Faith Idiege The Executive Director, Citizens Solution Network, Mr. Richard Inoyo has maintained that the sure way to curb crime from its bud is to have State Police. Richard who featured as a guest on Hit 95.9 FM regular Sunday program “The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo” which airs 6-7pm warned that the pace of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on security in Cross River. Chairman of NMA in the State, Dr. Agam Ayuk, made the call on Friday during a peaceful protest to demand the release of the wife of their
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Nkereuwem Akpan, has confirmed the death of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Obudu local government area of Cross River State, Mr. Gabriel Amawu, during a face-off with some protesting youths from the College of Education, Obudu on Tuesday night. According to the Commissioner