Cross River State Police command

25/08/2026

*CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND*

*PRESS RELEASE*

*NO ROOM FOR CRIMINALS IN CROSS RIVER: CP AJO GEOFFREY DIRECTS INTENSIFIED INTELLIGENCE GATHERING, RAID OPERATIONS*

1. The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, psc, mnips, mspsp, has directed senior officers and personnel of the Command to intensify intelligence gathering and raid operations across the State, as part of sustained efforts to prevent crime, disrupt criminal networks and consolidate the prevailing peace in Cross River State.

2. The Commissioner gave the directive on Monday, 24th August 2026, while addressing senior officers and men of the Command during the weekly lecture at the Command Headquarters, Calabar. CP Ajo stated that “stepping up intelligence gathering and raid operations to sustain the peace and keep crime out of circulation in Cross River State remains a focal point of my administration,” charging officers to strengthen intelligence collection, deepen community engagement, maintain operational vigilance and promptly act on credible information within their respective areas of responsibility.

3. The Commissioner further directed commanders at all levels to adopt a proactive approach to policing by identifying emerging threats early, disrupting criminal activities and denying criminal elements the opportunity to establish operational footholds in the State. He reiterated that the Command under his leadership would sustain intelligence-driven operations, strengthen collaboration with relevant stakeholders and remain resolute in protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order, and ensuring that Cross River remains hostile territory for criminal elements.

E-signed:
ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata ,Anipr,mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner Of Police
Cross River State Police Command
25th August 2026

25/08/2026

*CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND*

*PRESS RELEASE*

*CP AJO GEOFFREY HOSTS NANS JCC EXCOS, DEEPENS STRATEGIC POLICE–STUDENT PARTNERSHIP IN CROSS RIVER*

1. The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, psc, mnips, mspsp, on Monday, 24th August 2026, hosted the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Cross River State Axis, led by its Chairman, Comrade Victor Atingha Asuquo, alongside members of the Command Management Team, in a strategic engagement to strengthen Police–student partnership across the State.

2. The engagement formed part of the Commissioner’s deliberate stakeholder-policing strategy, designed to deepen community policing, strengthen intelligence sharing, enhance early warning and conflict prevention mechanisms, and promote safer academic environments across the State, in line with his D-D-C-I-I-D-D-T policing framework.

3. The meeting also constituted a strategic follow-up to the recently concluded “MY FUTURE IS GREATER THAN POLITICAL AND DIGITAL THUGGERY” campaign, through which the Command mobilised young people and stakeholders against political manipulation, digital thuggery, cultism, violence and other forms of youth-related criminality.

4. CP Ordue emphasised that the student community remains a critical partner in maintaining peace and security, urging NANS leaders to leverage their influence to promote responsible citizenship, peaceful conflict resolution, respect for the rule of law and early reporting of emerging security concerns.

5. The Commissioner further called for stronger Police–student collaboration in intelligence gathering and early intervention, stressing that credible information from students and other stakeholders can help the Police identify and address potential security threats before they escalate.

6. He assured the delegation that the Command remains committed to an open and responsive engagement with student leaders, while encouraging them to utilise appropriate channels to communicate legitimate security concerns affecting students and academic communities.

7. In response, the NANS JCC Cross River State Axis expressed its readiness to deepen collaboration with the Police Command and support initiatives promoting peace, security, responsible student leadership and positive youth development across tertiary institutions in the State.

8. The engagement underscores CP Ordue’s commitment to preventive, intelligence-led and partnership-driven policing, while providing a practical platform for translating the objectives of the “MY FUTURE IS GREATER THAN POLITICAL AND DIGITAL THUGGERY” campaign into sustained engagement and action within the student community.

E-signed :
ASP EITOKPAH SUNDAY AKATA, Anipr, Mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer
Cross River State Police Command

25th July ,2026

24/08/2026

*CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND*

*PRESS RELEASE*

*CP AJO GEOFFREY ORDUE COMMENCES IMPROMPTU SUPERVISORY VISITS TO AKIM AREA COMMAND, AKIM POLICE DIVISION AND FIVE OTHER FORMATIONS*

1. The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue,psc,mnips,mspsp has commenced impromptu supervisory visits to police formations across the State, in line with his commitment to visible leadership, effective supervision and operational readiness.

2. The initial visits took the Commissioner to Metro Area Command, Akim Police Division and five (5)other formations, where he inspected facilities, interacted with officers and men, and assessed operational activities and security realities within the respective areas of responsibility.

3. The visit is in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on effective command supervision and visible leadership, including the need for Commissioners of Police to personally tour their commands and maintain direct oversight of their formations.

4. The initiative reflects the principle of “Management by Walking About,” which emphasises direct engagement with personnel, firsthand assessment of operational realities and timely intervention where necessary.

5. CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue stressed: “You cannot supervise what you have not seen, and you cannot correct what you do not know is happening.” He charged Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Heads of Formations to maintain effective supervision, discipline, professionalism and accountability.

6. The Commissioner warned that misconduct, extortion, harassment, assault and other forms of unprofessional conduct would not be tolerated, stressing that commanders would be held accountable for effective supervision and the conduct of personnel under their respective commands.

7. CP Ordue assured that the impromptu supervisory visits would continue across the Command to strengthen oversight, identify operational challenges firsthand, enhance personnel welfare and improve service delivery.

8. The Commissioner reiterated his determination to lead from the field and build a professional, responsive and community-oriented Cross River State Police Command.

E-signed:
ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, Anipr, Mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer
Cross River State Police Command
24th August, 2026

23/08/2026

*CP AJO GEOFFREY Ordue,psc,mnips,mspsp*
*COMMISSIONS NEW ADIM POLICE OUTPOST, HAILS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP*

22/08/2026

*CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND*

*PRESS RELEASE*

*CP AJO GEOFFREY COMMISSIONS NEW ADIM POLICE OUTPOST, HAILS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP*

The Cross River State Police Command has commissioned and taken over a newly constructed and donated Police Outpost in Adim Community, Biase Local Government Area, Cross River State.

The facility was commissioned today, 22nd August 2026, by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, psc, mnips, mspsp, on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force.

The Outpost was constructed and donated by a distinguished retired police officer and indigene of Adim Community, AIG (Rtd.) Dr. Okon O. Effiong, Ph.D., FCAI, psc(+), fdc, as part of his commitment to strengthening security and community development.

1. Speaking at the ceremony, CP Ordue described the gesture as a remarkable demonstration of patriotism, community ownership and partnership with the Police.

2. The Commissioner noted that the facility would enhance police operations, improve service delivery and strengthen the protection of lives and property in Adim and neighbouring communities.

3. CP Ordue formally accepted the facility on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force and assured the donor that it would be put to responsible and judicious use.

4. He charged officers deployed to the Outpost to uphold discipline, professionalism, integrity and respect for human rights, while urging residents to support the Police with timely and credible information.

5. CP Ordue commended AIG (Rtd.) Dr. Okon O. Effiong for his selfless contribution and urged others to emulate such meaningful support for community security.

The Commissioner expressed optimism that the facility would serve as a strategic hub for peace, safety and stronger Police-community relations in Adim and neighbouring communities.

E-Signed:
ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata, ANIPR, MNISMA
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Cross River State Command
22nd August, 2026

22/08/2026

*CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND*

*PRESS RELEASE*

*CROSS RIVER POLICE ARREST 10 SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RECOVER FI***RM AND OTHER EXHIBITS*

1. The Cross River State Police Command has arrested ten (10) suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity and recovered a locally made pistol and other exhibits following sustained operational follow-up, tactical intelligence and detailed surveillance by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Sector 2.

2. The operation followed a petition on a case of cultism submitted to the Commissioner of Police by the Abini Community, Biase LGA, on 29th July 2026. Following the petition, the Command commenced intelligence gathering and detailed surveillance, which enabled VCRU operatives to identify and track the suspected cult activities within the community.

3. Consequently, today, 22nd August 2026, at about 0515hrs, VCRU operatives moved into the community and arrested Jester Enyi ‘M’, aged 25 years; Godwill Mansala ‘M’, aged 22 years; Prosper Okey ‘M’, aged 23 years; Emmanuel Uno ‘M’, aged 26 years; Onyebuchi Eyong ‘M’, aged 22 years; Elisha Emmanuel ‘M’, aged 27 years; Christian Esu ‘M’, aged 25 years; Daniel Uno ‘M’, aged 23 years; Nelson Ibete ‘M’, aged 23 years; and Roland Uno ‘M’, aged 18 years.

4. Exhibits recovered during the operation include one (1) locally made pistol, one (1) battle axe, one (1) dagger, one (1) beret bearing a secret cult logo, one (1) pair of police camouflage trousers and one (1) mobile cardigan. During preliminary interrogation, the suspects allegedly stated that they belonged to the Axe Men Confraternity.

5. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, psc, mnips, mspsp, commended the VCRU operatives for their professionalism and effective deployment of intelligence. He stated that the operation underscores the practical application of the Command’s D-C-I-I-D-D-T policing strategy, particularly Intelligence-Led Policing and Community Policing, in identifying and disrupting criminal activities before they escalate into threats to public safety.

6. The CP further urge residents to continue providing credible and timely information to the Police, as community partnership remains essential to effective crime prevention.

7. Meanwhile, efforts have been intensified towards the arrest of other suspects connected with the case. The Command assures the public that all suspects will be subjected to due process and diligent investigation, while anyone found culpable will be made to face the law.

E-signed:
ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, Anipr, Mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Cross River State Command
22nd August 2026

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

*CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND*

PRESS RELEASE

*CROSS RIVER POLICE LAUNCHES “MY FUTURE IS GREATER THAN DIGITAL & POLITICAL THUGGERY” CAMPAIGN*

The Cross River State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, psc, mnips, mspsp, today, 21st August 2026, officially launched the nationwide campaign, “MY FUTURE IS GREATER THAN DIGITAL & POLITICAL THUGGERY.”

The campaign is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, and is aimed at discouraging political violence, electoral thuggery, digital manipulation, and the exploitation of young people for criminal and violent activities.

As part of activities marking Day One of the campaign, the Command organised a Walkathon to officially launch the campaign and sensitise members of the public, particularly young people, on the dangers and consequences of political and digital thuggery.

The Walkathon brought together key stakeholders, including the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Skills Acquisition, Cross River State; the NYCN State Coordinator; the SSA on Peace and Security (South); Sister agencies,students; youths; police officers; and other relevant stakeholders.

The campaign underscores the Command’s commitment to youth engagement, public enlightenment, and preventive policing, while encouraging young people to channel their energy, creativity, and digital influence towards positive and productive pursuits rather than violence, manipulation, or criminality.

The Cross River State Police Command therefore calls on youths across the State to embrace the message of the campaign and make responsible choices, recognising that their future is greater than political and digital thuggery.

“MY FUTURE IS GREATER THAN DIGITAL & POLITICAL THUGGERY.”

E-SIGNED:
ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, ANIPR, MNISMA
Police Public Relations Officer
CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND
21st August, 2026

20/08/2026

*2026 NPF -YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION*

*CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND SET TO LAUNCH “MY FUTURE IS GREATER THAN POLITICAL AND DIGITAL THUGGERY” CAMPAIGN*

*The Cross River State Police Command is set to launch its youth-focused campaign, “My Future Is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery,” on 21th August 2026, as part of activities marking the 2026 NPF Youth Day Celebration.*

19/08/2026

*CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND*

*PRESS RELEASE*

*CP AJO GEOFFREY CHAMPIONS COMMUNITY POLICING, STRENGTHENS NOA PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT AND GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT*

1. The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, psc, mnips, mspsp, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to strengthening partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and other stakeholders to promote peace, security, responsible citizenship and peaceful coexistence across the State. He stated this on Wednesday, 19th August, 2026, when the State Director of NOA, Mr. John M. Asanye, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters, Calabar.

2. The engagement focused on security awareness, public enlightenment, peacebuilding, community engagement and the promotion of positive civic values. CP Ordue described NOA as a strategic partner in maintaining peace and stability in the State.

3. The Commissioner emphasized that effective policing requires active citizen participation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders. He noted that this 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.

4. CP Ordue stressed the importance of proactive communication and public enlightenment in preventing crime, countering misinformation and disinformation, discouraging violence and strengthening public confidence in the Police. He expressed the Command’s readiness to leverage NOA’s public enlightenment platforms and community engagement to deepen security consciousness and disseminate credible information.

5. Earlier, the State Director of NOA, Mr. John M. Asanye, said the visit was to deepen the existing relationship between both institutions and identify practical areas of collaboration. He expressed NOA’s readiness to work with the Police Command in promoting peace, security, civic responsibility and peaceful coexistence.

6. Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to sustained collaboration and grassroots engagement. The Cross River State Police Command assures residents of its continued commitment to professional, people-oriented and intelligence-driven policing, while strengthening public trust and making citizens active partners in crime prevention and public safety.

E-signed:
ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, Anipr, Mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Cross River State Command
19th August, 2026