Cross River state governor, Ben Ayade, on Thursday, launched a special operation to flush out criminals from the state, especially kidnappers.
Code-named Operation Akpakwu, the outfit draws personnel from the army, navy, air force and civil defence.
To enhance operations, the governor handed over 100 patrol vehicles fitted with cutting edge communication gadgets, ten power bikes and drones.
Speaking at the event, Ayade who was flanked by all the service commanders in the state, vowed to return the state, particularly Calabar, to the paradise it once was.
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Speaking earlier, the Cross River state commissioner of police,Abdulkadir Jimoh, assured the citizens of improved security in the state.
The governor asked every criminal in Cross River to relocate immediately as the state will no longer be habitable for them.
(Editor:Ena Agbanoma)
