By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Police Command, in its sustained effort to combat the proliferation of illegal arms and violent crime, has arrested a suspected gun runner, Okon William “M”, aged 60 years, and recovered two (2) locally fabricated firearms in Odukpani Local Government Area of the State. According to a statement by…
CP Ikioye Orutugu, Anambra State Commissioner of Police By Ovat Abeng Operatives of the IGP’s Safe School Initiative of the Anambra State Police Command, in the morning of 14th April 2026, arrested one male suspect, Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials. The arrest was contained in a statement…
By Joe Udo A young man identified as Ebenezer Frimpong has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region, for allegedly attempting to steal a police armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market in a brazen daytime incident. The suspect is said to have taken advantage of a brief lapse in security after the…
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Police Command has arrested one Desire Deseye (male, 27 years) and successfully rescued one Livina (female, 25 years), a victim of abduction and unlawful restraint in Calabar. According to a press statement by ASP Sunday Eitokpah, on Thursday, “On the 12th of April, 2026, at about 1500hrs, following…
By Frank Ulom The Nigeria Police Force, Cross River State Command has arrested two suspects, Leo Celestine (male, 25 years) and Ndiana-Abasi William (male, 30 years), in connection with an alleged case of cultism and robbery, popularly referred to as “One-Chance” operations, following a robbery incident in Calabar. According to a press statement electronically signed…
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Rashid B. Afegbua, on Monday played host to the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) at the Command Headquarters. The meeting, which was attended by members of the Command’s management team, featured a robust engagement with a delegation comprising…
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has applauded Margaret Ochalla on her elevation to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, describing the promotion as richly deserved and emblematic of excellence in service. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, Governor Otu…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has announced a line-up of activities to mark the 2026 National Police Day, with a focus on strengthening community relations and public engagement. The announcement was made during a press briefing at the State Police Headquarters in Calabar by the Commissioner of Police,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has responded to a viral video circulating on social media alleging unlawful entry and indiscriminate arrests at White House Lodge in Calabar, stating that the operation was lawful and intelligence-driven. In a press statement issued on Thursday, and signed by ASP Sunday Eitokpah,…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the Inspector-General, IGP Olatunji Disu, did not order the disbandment of all police units and squads at state commands, contrary to reports circulating in parts of the media. In a press statement issued on March 22, 2026, the Force described the reports…
