Metro Nigerian Navy Burns Police Station, 3 Officers In Cross River

[abujagirl]

The Nigerian Navy and Police clashed yesterday in Cross River state.



Channels TV quoted a police source as saying the Naval officers burnt down a Police Station and some officers. The misunderstanding between the two parties reportedly started at a police checkpoint, opposite the Navy barracks in Akim area of the town.

A policeman stopped a naval officer at the checkpoint, but the officer reportedly refused to stop. The refusal had led to a shootout.

After the first incident, some naval officers mobilised in the evening and “set the police station ablaze.” Three policemen were reportedly burnt to death in the fire,

No official statement has been issued on the incident.

 

[Samuel Arua]

Nawao! This is outrageous. They may hoodlums not Navy....and serious investigation into the matter should be made to find out the truth.

 

[Marcel Uzendu]

That's what you see in the useless country called Niajia. Nothing is working expect killings and government stealing public fund. Very useless country

 

[chigozie]

While on earth should they burn down a police station, can't they settle it amicably.......mtchewww