By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has denied video currently circulating on social media alleging police brutality by personnel of the Operation Anti-Kidnapping Unit (popularly known as “Dragon”). The video had shown the police beating and dragging a suspect in the process of attempting arrest on a Mercedes-Benz driver attracting condemnation from…
By Anietie Akpan As Nigeria celebrates the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration, Remembrance Day, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has doffed her hat for the steadfast service of the Nigerian Armed Forces to the nation. Edu, in a statement personally signed by her celebrating the Nigerian Armed Forces, stated…
CP Rashid B. Afegbua, psc, mnips (right) with the Customs Area Controller, Cross River/Akwa Ibom Area Command, Comptroller Momodu Giwa Dauda on Tuesday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Police Command has reassured the Nigeria Customs Service of cooperation to fight smuggling and other cross-border criminal activities in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Cross…
Cross River State Commissioner of Police (CP), Rashid Afegbua. By Anietie Akpan A young man who broke into the home of a couple at Federal Housing Estate, Calabar as they were away for the burial of their 19 year old daughter is now in the police net. The couples, Arch.. Gerbriel Iso and Mrs. Arit…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, in a handshake with the CNS, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas during his courtesy call on the governor in Calabar on Wednesday. By Anietie Akpan Amid emerging security concerns, the Nigerian Navy will soon deploy additional naval platforms to the Eastern maritime flank of the region. The 25th Chief…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR By Anietie Akpan The Nigerian Armed Forces have been commended for their professionalism, resilience and sustained contributions to national security and regional stability across Africa. The Ambassador-designate and Senator representing Ondo South, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who made the commendation in a statement issued on Saturday, said the Armed Forces have continued…