The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 13-year-old male pupil of Saint Paul Primary School, IKOT IBIOK in the Eket Local Government Area of the State for threatening his fellow pupils with a locally made pistol in the school.

Parading the suspect with his father, among other criminal suspects at the State Police headquarters, Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo, the Public Relations Officer, DSP TIMFON JOHN, said the suspect was arrested following a distress call by the school authority, as he was seen threatening other pupils with it.

She said the police arrested the suspect and his father and recovered the pistol, adding that investigations were ongoing.

DSP TIMFON JOHN added that the command led by Commissioner MOHAMMED AZARE, will not relent in its effort to rid the state of all crimes and criminalities, urging the public to continue to support them with useful information and prayers for them to succeed.