……in Calabar
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed that one of its personnel, Sgt. Peter Ikwen, was killed on Saturday by unknown gunmen at Edgerton Street, Calabar.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the incident said: “I have just gathered that a police sergeant was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the early hours of today (Saturday) and his rifle was taken away by the assailants,” she said.
She said that investigation has begun with a view to unraveling those behind the act which, she described, as condemnable. (NAN)
