By Elijah Ugani 

A police officer has allegedly assaulted a driver at the Ikom Border Post in Cross River State, leaving the driver with two broken ribs and requiring hospital treatment.

The incident, reportedly which occurred on August 28, 2026, sparked outrage among youths and drivers in the area, who allegedly dismantled the checkpoint in protest.

The protesters accused officers stationed at the checkpoint of repeatedly harassing drivers and causing problems for other road users. They called for the abolition of the checkpoint, arguing that several other checkpoints are already mounted along the same road.

However, the Cross River State Police Command has acknowledged the reported incident, describing it as an allegation of assault and unprofessional conduct by a police officer at the Ikom Border Post.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the Command said the officer involved had been recalled to his base and was currently facing disciplinary proceedings in line with established police procedures.

The police said unprofessional conduct and abuse of members of the public would not be tolerated, assuring residents that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings.

“The Command remains committed to professionalism, accountability and respect for human rights,” the statement said.

The development comes amid renewed calls from drivers and youths for greater accountability among security personnel manning checkpoints in the area.

The police disciplinary process is expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault and establish whether the officer breached established

The Cross River State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the deaths of two unidentified men allegedly attacked by a mob in Calabar South in the early hours of Sunday, August 30, 2026.

The incident occurred along Ekpo Obasi, near Yellow Duke, after the men were reportedly apprehended by residents on suspicion of involvement in a robbery.

According to a statement by the Police Command, operatives visited the scene, documented the incident and commenced preliminary investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and establish the identities of the deceased.

The remains of the two men have since been evacuated from the scene with the assistance of relevant local government authorities for appropriate preservation.

The Police Command condemned the incident and urged members of the public to desist from jungle justice, stressing that suspected offenders should be handed over to the police or other lawful authorities for investigation and prosecution.

The Command maintained that no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands.

It said further details would be made available as the investigation progresses.

The Cross River State Police Command has pledged to deepen its partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to promote peace, security, responsible citizenship and peaceful coexistence across the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, made the commitment on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, when the State Director of NOA, Mr. John M. Asanye, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Calabar.

The meeting focused on security awareness, public enlightenment, peacebuilding, grassroots engagement and the promotion of positive civic values.

Ordue described the NOA as a strategic partner in maintaining peace and stability in Cross River State, stressing that effective policing requires active participation from citizens and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

According to him, the partnership aligns with the Community Policing component of his D-D-C-I-I-D-D-T policing framework, which prioritises trust-building, stronger police-community relations and citizen participation in crime prevention.

The Commissioner also highlighted the importance of proactive communication and public enlightenment in preventing crime, countering misinformation and disinformation, discouraging violence and building public confidence in the police.

He expressed the Command’s readiness to leverage the NOA’s public enlightenment platforms and grassroots engagement structures to deepen security consciousness and ensure that credible information reaches residents across the state.

Earlier, the NOA State Director, John M. Asanye, said the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between the two institutions and identifying practical areas for collaboration.

Asanye expressed the agency’s readiness to work closely with the Police Command in promoting peace, security, civic responsibility and peaceful coexistence among residents.

Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to sustained collaboration and grassroots engagement, with the Police Command assuring residents of its continued focus on professional, people-oriented and intelligence-driven policing.

The Command also reiterated its commitment to strengthening public trust and ensuring that citizens remain active partners in crime prevention and public safety across Cross River State.

The Cross River State Police Command has called on youths in the state to reject political and digital thuggery and channel their energy and digital influence towards activities that promote peace, development and public safety.

The Command made the call as it joins the global community to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on strengthening police-youth collaboration and community policing.

The United Nations theme for this year’s celebration is “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” while the Nigeria Police Force has adopted “My Future is Greater than Political and Digital Thuggery” as its theme for the nationwide youth-focused initiative.

As part of activities marking the celebration, the Cross River Police Command will hold a Walkathon on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.

The walk will commence from the Police Headquarters at Diamond Hill, Calabar, and is expected to promote unity, healthy interaction and stronger partnerships between the police and young people in sustaining peace and security.

The activities will continue on Saturday, August 22, with a Youth-Police Security Symposium scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at the Women Development Centre in Calabar.

According to the Command, the symposium will provide an avenue for youths and other stakeholders to discuss emerging security challenges, build trust, promote responsible citizenship and strengthen collaborative approaches to crime prevention.

The police invited youths, traditional and community leaders, government agencies, civil society organisations, students, youth groups and other stakeholders to participate actively in the events.

The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to building a productive relationship with young people, urging them to become positive partners in maintaining peace and security across the state.

The Command further stressed that meaningful youth engagement is critical to preventing crime, countering political and digital thuggery and strengthening community policing.

It urged young people across Cross River State to use their creativity, energy and digital platforms responsibly, emphasising that constructive youth participation remains essential to building a peaceful and safer society.

The Cross River State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting electricity infrastructure and personnel in the state as it strengthens its security partnership with the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), Calabar Region.

The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, psc, mnips, mspsp, gave the assurance on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, when he received the management team of PHED Calabar Region at the Command Headquarters in Calabar.

The PHED delegation was led by the Regional Manager, Engr. Dr. Gabriel Modukpe, and included other members of the company’s management team. Members of the Police Command Management Team were also present at the meeting.

The engagement focused on enhancing the security of PHED personnel, operational facilities and critical electricity distribution infrastructure across Cross River State, while improving coordination between the electricity company and the Police Command.

CP Ordue stressed that the protection of critical infrastructure was vital to public safety, economic activities and the effective delivery of essential services. He assured PHED management of the Command’s readiness to work with the company to identify security concerns, strengthen preventive measures and respond promptly to emerging threats.

The Commissioner also urged PHED personnel to maintain continuous information sharing with the Police, report security threats promptly and sustain closer engagement with relevant Police formations across the state.

He said the measures were part of the Command’s proactive and intelligence-led policing strategy aimed at preventing threats before they escalate.

Responding, the PHED Calabar Regional Manager, Engr. Dr. Gabriel Modukpe, thanked the Commissioner for the warm reception and expressed the company’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Nigeria Police Force.

Modukpe said the collaboration would help safeguard PHED personnel, facilities and electricity distribution infrastructure across the state.

The meeting ended with both parties reaffirming their commitment to sustained dialogue, stronger security arrangements and deeper collaboration in the interest of public safety, critical infrastructure protection and the socio-economic development of Cross River State.