Police to embark on shooting practice in Cross River

The Police Command in Cross River has said that it will embark on a shooting practice at the Asabanka Shooting Range in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the state on Friday.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Irene Ugbo, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Calabar.

Ugbo advised members of the public, including residents and farmers in the area, to steer clear the environs until the exercise was over, to avoid being caught by stray bullets.

“By this announcement, members of the public, all occupants and farmers of the said environs are advised not to engage in any activity within the area until the exercise is over.

“This is to avoid being caught by a stray bullet,” the PPRO said.