Three policemen Dead,several others injured After Navy, Police Clash In Calabar

Three policemen are reported to have died on Tuesday evening as their station was said to have been set ablaze.

A police source confirmed the incident, saying that it followed a clash between some naval officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.

According to the source, 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.

Sources:www.channelstv.com/