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
by crossriverwatch admin The immediate past Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu has disclosed that shortage of small arms and ammunition as well as potable ballistics life-jackets, amongst others have been a major challenge to naval operations in the last one year. Rear Admiral Aikhomu, however said despite the challenge the
by crossriverwatch admin The sustained vigilance of undercover police operatives with the Cross River State Police Command successfully arrested a gang of heavily armed militants and nipped in the bud their plans to strike Calabar during the annual Calabar Festival and disrupt the festivities. The Cross River State Police Commissioner, Mr Kola Sodipo said Friday