By Onwa Ekor
Determined to retrain police personnel, inspect service arms and other operational equipment, in line with professional policing standards, Cross River Police Command has announced its preparedness to conduct a routine shooting range.
The exercise, according to a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, is billed for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Asabanka, Anyanganse Community, Akpabuyo local government area, by 8:00am.
The statement enjoined members of the public not to panic at the sight of increased police presence or the sound of gunfire, as officers will be actively engaged in the exercise within the area.
The spokesman also advised “residents, farmers, and passersby to stay away from the shooting range and its immediate surroundings for the duration of the exercise.”
He emphasized that “this precautionary measure is to prevent accidental exposure to stray bullets and to avoid psychological distress that may result from the sound of gunshots.”
The Command which implored members of the public to take the information seriously, further lauded their understanding, patience and continued cooperation.
