By Frank Ulom The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Rashid Afegbua, on Thursday, hosted the newly posted Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. George Yomere, during a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Calabar. The REC, accompanied by members of his team, stated that the visit was aimed at familiarising himself with…
By Odey Ojeka Two Nigeria Police officers have been arrested and taken into custody after being found with firearms and ammunition in connection with the crisis in Ugep and Idomi in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. Community members alleged that the officers were supplying weapons to one of the communities, further fueling…
By Odey Ojeka Troops of the Nigerian Army have been deployed to Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr LGA to restore peace and prevent further escalation of the renewed communal crisis. On ground, the soldiers are engaging both communities, urging residents to lay down their weapons and avoid confrontation with security personnel. “We are here…
By Christian Njoku The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cross River State Sector Command, has vowed to clamp down on reckless truck drivers over rising fatal crashes on highways in the state. Sector Commander, Innocent Etuk, disclosed this on Sunday in a statement while reacting to the fatal crash involving a truck and a bus…
By Kingsley Agim The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strategic collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to advance research and student-focused initiatives aimed at promoting safer road use. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey, made this known on Friday, April 24, 2026, when the Cross River State…
