The family of 21-year-old Moses Mba has accused security aides attached to Cross River Governor Bassey Otu’s residence of brutally beating and fatally shooting him. His mother, Mrs. Victoria Mba, said the governor’s aides showed no concern during Moses’ hospitalisation and even monitored his treatments before his death. The family rejected claims by the state government that Moses was mentally unstable and had attacked a guard, citing his strong academic record and religious devotion. Police confirmed the case has been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.

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Man Impregnates His 13-Years-Old Daughter In Cross River.

A man identified as “Prayer” has allegedly impregnated his 13-year-old biological daughter in Ediba Community, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State

According to a reliable source who spoke to CrossRiverWatch in anonymity, the victim (name withheld) was impregnated by her father, Mr. Prayer, and was asked by the community to pay a fine of one hundred and fifty thousand (150,000) Naira and marry her as punishment for the sacrilegious act.

The source alleged that “the mother of the pregnant teenager had separated from her husband “Prayer” due to his misconduct for about a year and left Ediba for Lagos, leaving the victim with her father.”

The source disclosed that the community is left in total shock and awe, describing it as barbaric and sacrilegious.

Prayer’s act is repugnant to the Cross River State existing Child Protection Act enacted in 2009 and assented into law by the former Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade, on 22 July 2023.

The law seeks to protect the right of every child from all forms of abuse, including sexual harassment.

There are eyebrows about what will be the action of the government and child rights advocates in the state.