by crossriverwatch admin Telecoms giant, MTN on Tuesday donated five security vehicles to Cross River State even as it stated that over nine billion naira has been spent in executing corporate social responsibility projects cutting across health, education and empowerment in the country. Mr. Dennis Okoro, the Director MTN Foundation who handed the vehicles to
by crossriverwatch admin Security agents stationed along the ever-busy Enugu – Makurdi Expressway recently, apprehended a retired deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and a commercial driver who were conveying live ammunitions to the northern part of the country. The retired police officer whose name was simply given as Abu Aruna, hails from Kogi State and
by crossriverwatch admin There was pandemonium yesterday in Obudu as most residents were seen frantically moving their things from villages and going to take shelter at the Obudu police station along Ranch road, Obudu. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the confusion was occasioned by a mix up in communication when school children who returned from school due
by crossriverwatch admin Mr. Rekpene Bassey, the Cross River State Security adviser on Tuesday had an interaction with Hausa Fulani and Muslim leaders in Calabar with respect to maintaining the secure and peaceful atmosphere for which the state is known for, top on the agenda. Mr Bassey engaged the leaders on several issues including the
by crossriverwatch admin NNS Victory, a Nigerian Navy Ship in Calabar on Tuesday paraded a man operating an illegal Maritime academy along with the students of the school. The school named Flight Marine Safety Academy – Nigeria Merchant Navy Institute is said to be located in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Security Adviser Mr. Rekpene Bassey has said government is not taking security issues for granted despite the peaceful nature of the state. Speaking during an interview with newsmen in Calabar during the launching of the Security Trust Fund recently, Mr. Bassey expressed delight that Cross River State, is the
by crossriverwatch admin Though still at the realm of allegation, claims of the use of chemical weapons by insurgents in Benue State villages is a frightening dimension in Nigeria’s security challenges which must be thoroughly investigated. Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma Egba, who was speaking in Calabar on Saturday when he was, bestowed an award
by crossriverwatch admin Mr. Rekpene Bassey, the Cross River State Security Adviser has called on security agencies to intensify patrols along Nigeria’s coastal waters to arrest the increasing criminal activities along the Gulf of Guinea. Mr Bassey who was speaking when the new Commander of NNS Victory, Commodore F.F. Ogu paid him a visit in