DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc(+), mni. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). This was contained in a statement dated March 8 by the Outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin. DCP…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) has enlisted the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) as a critical partners in the screening of 50,000 constables. According to Torty Kalu, Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, PSC, the ‘Community Watchdogs’ enlistment is a landmark move to ensure the integrity of the largest single recruitment drive in…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that Mr. Okoi Ofem Obono-Obla was kidnapped or taken by unknown persons in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of the state. The Command clarified that the claims are misleading and do not reflect the true circumstances surrounding…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River Police Command has waded into the farmers-herders conflicts in Odukpani Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Last week there were reports in the media of herders attacking farms and the police confirmed they received complaints on destruction of farms by cattle and heard response from cattle rearers’ representative regarding…
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, has burst a “japa” syndicate gang and successfully rescued over 100 victims of kidnapping and job-scam linked to a criminal enterprise. This major breakthrough is part of the determination by the police to protect lives and safeguard property. The syndicate which specialized in manipulating…
By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a mortician following the discovery of corpses at a local embalmment hall in Isong inyang Community, along Calabar–Ikom Highway in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Responding to reports circulating in sections of the media concerning the incident, the Police Public Relations…