Three Policemen Dies As Police & Navy Clash In Calabar

Three policemen reportedly lost their lives on Tuesday evening as their station was said to have been set on fire.

A police source confirmed the incident, saying that it took place after a conflict between some Navy officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.

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The source added that, a misunderstanding happened at a check point opposite the Navy barracks in Akim area of the town.

He said trouble began after a police man stopped a naval officer at Akim police check point but allegedly refused to stop, leading to a shootout.

The Navy reportedly mobilised later this evening and set the police station ablaze.