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…
By Joe Udo ASABA (CONVERSEER) – Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to enforce a Federal High Court judgment affirming the right of Nigerians to record police officers during stop-and-search operations. Adeyanju made the call while reacting to a ruling delivered by Justice Hyeladzira A. Nganjiwa of…
By Frank Ulom MAIDUGURI (CONVERSEER) – At least 23 people have been confirmed dead and 108 others injured following coordinated improvised explosive device (IED) attacks in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The explosions, which occurred at about 7:24 p.m. on Monday, struck three busy locations—the Monday Market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the receipt of two fake Naval officers from the Nigerian Navy in Calabar, the state capital. Confirming the report on Monday, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, disclosed the identity of the suspects to be David Aleji…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has arrested Mrs Ibiong Unyime Bassey, for allegedly brutalising her 5-year-old niece, Edidiong Uwem Aniefiok Ekpene. According to eyewitnesses, Mrs Bassey, whose husband is a mechanic, allegedly committed the act at their residence at 8 Stream Road, off Atimbo, Calabar Municipality. The victim…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the reported arrest of the lawmaker representing Obubra I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Ovat Dickson Agbor, over allegations of domestic violence involving his wife. In a press statement issued on Monday,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) will commence the physical and credential screening of applicants for the 2025/2026 police recruitment exercise in Cross River State on Monday, March 9, 2026. The screening exercise, organised for candidates seeking enlistment as General Duty and Specialist Police…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has charged five police officers on secondment to the Commission to uphold the highest standards of integrity and bring no dishonour to the badge they wear. It is an established convention of…
