The Cross River State Police Command has denied reports of fatalities during a student protest in Calabar.
Officials said claims that two individuals were shot dead by police are false.
The statement was issued in response to circulating reports on social media.
The protest occurred on May 4, 2026.
It involved students from the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS.
The students were demonstrating against alleged negligence at the General Hospital Calabar.
Their action followed a fatal road accident that had occurred earlier.
Police said no live ammunition was used and no deaths were recorded during the demonstration.
The Command urged the public to disregard the unverified reports and rely on official channels for accurate information.
