source: Cross River Watch
actor1: Police Forces of Nigeria (2015-)
actor2: Unidentified Armed Group (Nigeria)
location: Calabar
notes: On 20 September 2021, police forces of Nigeria engaged an unidentified armed group in an armed clash while trying to rescue a kidnapped victim in Calabar (Calabar Municipal, Cross River). During the kidnapping the group also shot and injured an individual. The victim was rescued and the armed group escaped with gunshot wounds.