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Police Rescue Mercury Edu, Hours After Kidnap Alarm Was Raised

Miss Edu, 25, was abducted on January 21, by Mr. Michael Aboko, a.k.a ‘Father’, who is on the run, and spent a week been brutalized until her rescue by the Anti Kidnapping Squad around midnight on Tuesday

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Former AIG Zone 6, Jonathan Towuru Decorated DIG, Deployed To FCID 

a seasoned officer with extensive experience in various capacities, has been recognized for his dedication and exemplary service to the Force.

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Police Frowns At Traffic Rules Disregard In Cross River, Offenders To Pay Dearly

By Favour Adinya In response to the rising incidence of traffic violations and road obstructions, the Cross River State Police Command has announced immediate enforcement actions aimed at ensuring compliance with traffic regulations. Recent observations have revealed an alarming trend of motorists picking up and dropping off passengers at traffic lights, alongside rampant hawking that

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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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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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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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