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  • Police refutes reports over 11 killed in Cross River communal clash

    The Cross River State Police Command has refuted reports that 11 persons were killed in the communal clash between the Okwabang and Beebo Communities in Boki local government area last weekend.

    A statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Irene Ugbo, made available to The Nation in Calabar Tuesday read, “The Cross River State Police Command wishes to strongly refute the killing of 11 persons from Okwabang and Beebo communities of Boki East, Boki local government area of Cross River State as earlier reported in some media.

    “Contrary to the reports, on 8/3/2018 following a land dispute, farmer from Okwabang community shot and killed another farmer from Beebo community in the bush. As a result, the suspect was arrested by his kinsmen and handed over to the police but the Beebo people were not satisfied with that. They quickly reinforced themselves for war and attacked Okwabang community. In the process two persons were killed.

    “In the light of the above, the general public are enjoined to discountenance earlier reports as not only untrue and false but an attempt to cause panic and mislead members of the public.

    “The Commissioner of Police had since the beginning of the crisis sent more reinforcement of Police and Police Mobile Force, dispatched the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, accompanied by the Area Commander Ikom, the Squadron Commander 11PMF Calabar, Conventional/Anti-Riot Policemen to restore peace among the two aggrieved communities.

    “As at today, a peace meeting between the two warring communities is ongoing with a view to bring peace to the area.”

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  • Police kill five suspected robbers in Calabar

    Police kill five suspected robbers in Calabar

     

    Men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Cross River State Police Command shot five suspected armed robbers dead Monday in Calabar, the Nation gathered.

    It was gathered the robbers had carried out an operation along IBB Way, but while they were escaping, were intercepted by the SARS squad, who chased them and gunned them down along Barracks Road.

    There was a gun battle before the suspected robbers were killed an eye witness said.

    It was gathered that the vehicle the robbers used was razed by an angry mob after the robbers were killed.

    Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the incident.

    “Yes five were gunned down after a gun battle and a chase from SARS at Barracks Road. They had robbed around that axis when our men were alerted and chased them. There was a shootout and five of them were gunned down,” Ugbo said.

    She said some weapons and cash were recovered from the robbers.

     

  • Two sisters arrested for selling their babies

    Two sisters arrested for selling their babies

    The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two sisters, Gift Etim Ikono and her sister, Esther Ikono and one woman, Florence Victor Ekpo, for child trafficking.

    Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Ozi-Obeh, said the two girls gave birth to two different babies and the babies were allegedly sold out by Ekpo to an unknown buyer.

    He said investigation was still ongoing to get to the root of the matter.

    Also arrested were Monday Edet Akpan and Etim Okon Etim who allegedly connived with a native doctor, Felix Edet Umoh, to murder two men who they accused of killing their children through witchcraft.

    The police also paraded 14 suspected armed robbers.

    Also arrested were 14 armed robbers.

    Ozi-Obeh further disclosed that a Lexus Jeep, with registration number LSD 281 CY, which was snatched in Calabar, was trailed to Gwarimpa, Abuja where it was recovered. He said the suspects were helping the police with investigations.

    The Police Commissioner said, “In the light of the above, it will be pertinent to reassure members of the general public that the command has the capacity, capability and the wherewithal to deal with any miscreant who may dare to harass, intimidate and instill fears in the mind of Cross Riverians.”

    He charged Calabar residents to maintain peace, be vigilant and to report all suspicious characters and movement to security agents for prompt action.

     

  • Eight suspected cultists arrested in Cross River

    Eight suspected cultists arrested in Cross River

    The Cross River State Police Command on Friday said it had arrested no fewer than eight suspected cultists who were involved in the killings of six persons alleged to be members of rival cult groups in Calabar.

    The new Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Ozi Obeh, while briefing reporters on assumption of office said his men have been deployed to all parts of the state to ensure that no cult group was given the opportunity to operate.

    “Following the cult war that claimed over six lives of some suspected cultists, I wish to inform you that the police have arrested eight suspects in connection with the killings.

    “I can assure you that we will get other members of the group where ever they are and bring them to justice.

    “No cult group will be allowed to operate under my watch as the Commissioner of police.

    “I am here to fight crime and other forms of illegality to the barest minimum,’’ he assured.