On April 14, 2025, the Cross River State Police Command confirmed the dismissal and prosecution of Inspector Effiong Bassey, who was involved in a shooting incident in Calabar that resulted in one death and two injuries. The command stated that Bassey, identified as mentally unstable, has been charged in court and remanded at Afokang Prison. Police spokesperson Irene Ugbo emphasized that the command provided immediate support to the victims and their families, including financial assistance and medical care, and refuted claims that the victims were neglected.