The message, issued by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of X-Squad, was addressed to divisional police officers, tactical commanders, and other senior officers across the command. By SaharaReporters An internal directive within the Nigeria Police Force has sparked concern and debate after officers were ordered to remain completely beardless, regardless of medical or […]
The new PPRO can be reached through the following contact numbers: 07067977330 and 09058273057. By TheInvestigator The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, has approved the appointment of ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Cross River State Police Command. ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata, an […]
The Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining proactive policing to ensure the safety of Cross River State. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist, identified as Michael Michael Edoh, during a routine crime-prevention operation in Calabar. Edoh, who resides at No. 136 IBB Way, was intercepted by the […]
“The officer was still insisting that I go and get a permit for my vehicle glasses from the police and that the cost is N30,000,” he added. By TheInvestigator Police in Calabar, the capital of Cross River, continue to harass drivers and impound vehicles under the guise of enforcing a tinted glass permit, despite an […]
Two years after the incident, the family says justice has remained elusive, with their mother’s health deteriorating due to the prolonged struggle. By TheInvestigator A family in Cross River State has accused a Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Peter Chinwagba, of involvement in the killing of their son, Princewill, a youth pastor with a Redeemed Christian Church […]
According to John, the incident occurred on Saturday, September 6, 2025, around 2:30 p.m., following a quarrel over ownership of a palm fruit plantation. By SaharaReporters Police operatives in Akwa Ibom State have arrested the village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area for the alleged attempted murder of his sibling. The State Police […]
The police said the operative is in detention. By Saviour Imukudo Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered the arrest of a police operative for allegedly killing a 23-year-old man, Onyekachi Moses, in Calabar. The Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang, disclosed this in a statement forwarded to Premium Times on Monday. The killing […]
Police spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Timfon John, said on Thursday that Akpan, who operated the Full Life Medical Centre at Ikot Obio Odongo, was apprehended after attempts to secretly dispose of the victim’s body failed. By Guardian Nigeria The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered an unlicensed medical facility in Ibesikpo Asutan […]
He was shot in the left leg to prevent his escape and was subsequently re-arrested. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber in Calabar, recovering a firearm, live ammunition, and hard drugs in the process. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, […]
“If he was mentally ill, he should not have been given a rifle or sent on duty. This was not a mental illness. It was a dispute over money that turned deadly,” said Promise. By TheInvestigator The family of a woman shot and killed by a police officer in Calabar, Cross River State, has accused […]
The lawmakers also threw their support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu … By TheInvestigator In a strong show of political solidarity, members of the 10th National Assembly (NASS) from Cross River State have thrown their weight behind Governor Bassey Edet Otu, endorsing him for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]
Anyone with relevant information that could aid in locating them is urged to contact Gift at 09160642936. By TheInvestigator Two men, Odu Emmanuel Odu and Eja Ndifon Vincent, both aged 32, have been declared missing after reportedly embarking on a journey from Lagos to Imo State. According to a missing persons alert circulated on social […]
As of the time of filing this report, the Rivers State Police Command is yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. By NigerDelta Insider Tragedy struck in the Eagle Island area of Port Harcourt in the early hours of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Inspector Maxwell Zabu, a serving police officer, reportedly took […]
The police stated, “To set the record straight, Hadian Hussaini is neither a member of the Nigeria Police Force nor an operative of the Kaduna State Police Command.’’ By Ahmed Oluwasanjo The Nigeria Police Force said it arrested Hadaina Dan-taki, who threatened to attack southerners in the North in retaliation for 16 travelling hunters killed […]
The police have since barricaded the road, heightening tensions in the vicinity. By TheInvestigator Chaos erupted at Atakpa near Watt Market in Calabar South local government area as an armed policeman allegedly opened fire on civilians, leaving at least four people confirmed dead. According to reports from Calabar Blog Media, the officer fired sporadically at […]
The students harassed are in SS1 and SS2. By TheInvestigator Two security guards employed at Blue Bells High School in Calabar have been arrested for allegedly threatening underage students with a machete to coerce them into sexual acts. The suspects, identified as Daniel Asuquo and Saviour Ekong, are currently in detention at the Airport Police […]
The Command urged residents of Boki LGA who may have experienced victimization to come forward with relevant evidence to aid the investigation. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has launched an investigation into allegations of police brutality involving Benedict Osang, popularly known as “Bishop,” in Boki Local Government Area. A viral video circulating […]
Chief Iso is embroiled in a significant legal battle stemming from Suit No. HC/314/2021, which was initiated on November 26, 2021. By TheInvestigator Chief Maurice Omin Iso has been deemed the target of unjust persecution by authorities, following his recent arrest on December 23, 2024. Iso, a prominent figure in a legal dispute involving land […]
Matthias, in a video circulating online, narrates how he and his friend killed his mother. By TheInvestigator Matthias Amunde, who allegedly murdered his mother and dumped the body in a well, has narrated how he killed her. The tragic incident was witnessed on Sunday, 29th December 2024, at Chairman Road, Ohong Community in Obudu Local […]
The widow, Christiana, pleaded with Governor Otu’s wife and the IGP to ensure justice for her husband. By Our Reporter The family of late Monday Raphael Isek has accused Ubi Ikpi Ofem of murdering their son at a cocoa farm in Etung Local Government Area, Cross River State. They allege that Ofem attempted to bribe […]
The Anti Cultism and Kidnapping Squad was splitted for administrative efficiency and enhanced performance. By Ike Uche The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah has split the Anti Cultism and Kidnapping squad from a single unit to two. According to a memo sighted by this reporter, Dragon Squad (Anti Cultism […]
The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the police for immediate response. By TheInvestigator Ahead of the Local Government Elections in Cross River State set for Saturday, November 2, 2024, the Cross River State Police Command has announced a restriction of movement across all 18 Local Government Areas. This directive, issued by […]
The police urge the public to stay vigilant and help in any way possible to bring Mrs Archifene back safely. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has declared 67-year-old Mrs Sylvia Archifene missing. According to a statement released by SP Irene Ugbo, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Cross River Command, Mrs […]
John, however, could not disclose the names of the victims at the time of filing this report. By News Agency of Nigeria The police command in Akwa Ibom state has confirmed the death of a former ExxonMobil staff in Villa Marina Hotels and also its personnel in Tivoli Hotels in Eket. The Police Public Relations […]
This incident has sparked concerns among journalists and civil society organizations about the increasing use of law enforcement tactics to intimidate members of the press, particularly those involved in accountability journalism. By The Converseer In a move that has raised concerns of possible harassment, the publisher of The Converseer, a prominent media outlet in the […]
However, Mr Jackson John, the Public Relations Officer of CRBDA said the letter through which the tractor was removed was not authorized by him. By Emma Una Three months to the end of his two-term tenure, Engineer Bassey Nkposong, the Managing Director of Cross River Basin Development Authority, CRBDA, is undergoing a police investigation over […]
Friday, October 4, 2024: The funeral service will commence at 10:00 AM at his residence, followed by interment at 2:00 PM at Ediba Road, Ugep, Yakurr LGA. By TheInvestigator The family of Elder Onen Emmanuel Ofem, fondly known as “Marshall” or “World Rocket Arm,” announces with deep regret the passing of their beloved patriarch. A […]
He emphasised that no suspects had been released concerning this case and urged anyone with evidence to visit the Police Command Headquarters to present their facts. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has firmly dismissed allegations made in a publication by Sahara Weekly and Phoenix APP, dated August 17, 2024, suggesting that the […]
At the time of his disappearance, Mr Owai was wearing a wrapper around his waist, a light blue short-sleeve shirt, and blue palm slippers. He also carried a torchlight. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Mr Ewelu Ibe Owai, a 76-year-old man who has […]
He called on all residents to “give peace a chance” and remain vigilant in reporting any potential threats to public safety. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has expressed deep gratitude to the residents of the state for their peaceful conduct during the recent nationwide “EndBadGovernmentInNigeria” protest. In a press release issued today, […]