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
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Men of the Nigerian Army and Police have exchanged fisticuffs in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. According to eye witness, the problem escalated after a Mobile Policeman attached with Homeland security stationed at Rabana roundabout slapped the soldier. The heated argument which happened Wednesday evening caused traffic gridlock with several uniform
By Jonathan Ugbal The Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Obudu division in northern Cross River, Mr. Gabriel Amawu has been shot dead different sources including family have confirmed to CrossRiverWatch. Mr. Amawu, a Superintendent of Police also hails from that local government, which is also the origin of the Governor of Cross River
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Nigerian Police in Cross River State Command, recorded another feat in Calabar, the State capital as they raided a hideout for a gang of kidnappers; a story building located off Etta Agbor Street, in the heart of the town. A businesswoman who was kidnapped the previous day was rescued and three