Dear Governor Otu, My name is Aribiah David Attoe. Congratulations on your recent victory and assumption of office as Cross River State Governor. I will not bore you with sycophantic rants – whether your assumption of office is well-deserved would largely depend on what you do for Cross River State in the coming years. I
By Patrick Obia and Wisdom Okon The new Commissioner of Police in Cross River, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah has said there will be no hiding place anywhere in the State for criminal elements as he is set to introduce information boxes. The CP made this known in a maiden press briefing held at his office,
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has constituted eight committees ahead of the May 29 inauguration and handing-over ceremony to usher in Sen. Bassey Edet Otu. The committees according to a release by Mr. Christian Ita, media aide to the governor, those who may not be able of the service he or she
By Kingsley Omonobi The Chairman, Police Service Commissioner, Dr. Solomon Arase (IGP Retired) has blamed the seeming lack of success in the operationalization of the Community Policing system in Nigeria on the fact that the citizens do not trust the Police. “In Nigeria, the police have created a bad image for themselves as they are
By Segun Adewole, Punch Newspaper The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has donated equipment to security agencies in Cross River to aid the fight against criminality in the state. The equipment included handcuffs, two-way radio system, tasers, flashlights, batons, body scanners, vehicle search mirrors and other personal protective equipment. This was done during a
By Kanjal Godshield A large number of military personnel have been deployed to different road junctions in Ogoja. This may be unconnected to tomorrow’s Presidential and National Assembly general elections. At the Ishibori T junction, our reporter observed that over five armed soldiers were seen stationed on both sides of the road while carrying vehicular
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police force has assured Cross Riverians and commuters of a robust and secure festive period. The Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Sule Balarabe gave the assurance in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Office, ASP Irene Ugbo said the
By Patrick Obia As the festive season rolls, the Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police force has enjoined all citizens residing in the State to go about their lawful duties without fear of molestation of any kind. The Commissioner of Police in the State, Sule Balarabe in a press release signed by the