Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has directed the State Commissioner of Police to immediately commence a stop and search of all political parties’ campaign convoys in the state for illegal arms.

In a press statement signed by the Chief Secretary to Governor Ayade on Monday said, “This directive became imperative following security reports that indicate that some politicians and their Supporters were stockpiling arms and ammunitions ahead of the forthcoming Elections.

“The Governor assures the Citizens of adequate Security before, during and after the election”

Source:
StateReporter newspaper

http://www.statereporters.com/2019/01/22/2019-election-governor-ayade-orders-police-stop-search-campaign-convoys-cross-river/