Otu disclosed this on Friday while inspecting a newly constructed police station on Bateba Street, Calabar, where he reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
By Staff Reporter
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Published on November 9, 2026
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2 min read
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, says his administration is investing in security infrastructure, operational equipment and improved facilities for security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture.
Otu disclosed this on Friday while inspecting a newly constructed police station on Bateba Street, Calabar, where he reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
He said the investments covered maritime security infrastructure, modern security equipment and land-based security arrangements aimed at improving surveillance and tackling criminal activities.
“Security has been one of our very prime concerns in this state. And this state remains the safest state nationally in this country,” the governor said.
Otu noted that Cross River’s extensive land and maritime boundaries with neighbouring countries presented security challenges requiring sustained investment and cooperation among security agencies.
He warned that his administration would not tolerate lawlessness, stressing that anyone found violating the law would face the consequences.
The governor also attributed residents’ growing confidence in public safety to the improved security situation, citing the increasing number of people engaging in early morning activities without fear.
He recalled a recent walk around 5am when he observed residents freely going about their businesses, describing it as an indication of improved public confidence.
Otu said maintaining a peaceful environment was necessary to encourage investment and tourism, pledging to sustain government support for security agencies.
In a related development, the governor inspected the state-owned Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC), where he promised to upgrade its transmission substations to expand broadcast coverage across the state.
