The Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Edidiong Udoeyen, in Uyo, recovering a locally fabricated firearm, with a manhunt underway for fleeing gang members.

Akwa Ibom Police arrested a 78-year-old and an accomplice for illegal firearms manufacturing, detailing the raid and recovered weapons.

The police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, has buried his mother, Madam Ikot, who passed away at 61 and was remembered as a devoted mother and respected community figure.

Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, has called on senior police officers to prioritize mentorship to develop professional police leaders in Nigeria.

Police in Akwa Ibom state recovered 69 firearms and arrested 178 suspects, including a 63-year-old suspected drug dealer, over a five-month period. The operations also led to the recovery of bags of cannabis.

Akwa Ibom police conducted intelligence-driven raids in Eket and Okopedi, leading to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of firearms, live cartridges, and crystal meth.

The Akwa Ibom Police Command announced the arrest of 178 suspects and the recovery of 69 firearms during a statewide crackdown on criminal networks, marking a significant breakthrough.

Akwa Ibom police have busted a shop burglary syndicate in Uyo, arresting four suspects and recovering a firearm, stolen generators, and other items.