Biakpan Women and Children Protest Police Harassment and Occupation in Cross River State

Women and children in Biakpan, Cross River State, protested alleged police harassment and occupation of their community, Biakpan. The police were accused of preventing access to farms and schools, using excessive force, and intimidating residents.

The protest stemmed from the burning of the Legacy Hall, a religious auditorium, leading to a land dispute between Biakpan and Etono communities. The conflict, ongoing for decades, escalated with the recent incident prompting Etono community to petition authorities.

The tension has historical roots and has even reached the Supreme Court. The protesters demanded security forces to withdraw and justice to be served in the land dispute.