Security

​Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong ​Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd), will speak on the topic “Insecurity: Bane of Nigeria’s Unity and Progress” at this year’s edition of the Maris Annual Public Service Lecture, in Asaba. ​The Secretary of the Maris Trust Council (MTC), organisers…

The suspects. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command, in its continued commitment to proactive crime fighting and effective policing, has apprehended two suspects for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition in Ogoja Local Government Area of the State. In a release dated Friday, January 30, signed by Police Public Relations Officer…

By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command will conduct a routine shooting range exercise on Tuesday, January 27  at Asabanka in Anyanganse Community of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the state.. A statement issued on Monday, January 26, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Sunday Eitokpah for the Commissioner of…

By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have announced a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Constables. This was made known in a statement on Monday by the Commission’s Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu. Kalu stated, “The application portal, which opened on 15th December, 2025,…

By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, has arrested three persons said to have been involved in a mob action against a suspected armed robber in Calabar. However, following the police intervention, the suspect was rescued after severe beating to a point of death by the angry mob. A release from…