Atiku criticises Cross River security over alleged estate burglaries

Atiku Abubakar criticised security around Cross River Governor Bassey Otu’s private residence in Calabar after reports of burglaries in neighbouring homes. He said armed police and two roadblocks protect the governor’s property, while residents reported thefts including an air conditioner and a freezer, and attacks on two houses last week. Atiku questioned the APC’s ability to tackle insecurity across the state and condemned the disparity in protection. He proposed expanding police staffing to one officer per 450 citizens and establishing community-based security and intelligence networks.