The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has issued a statement clarifying a viral video circulating on social media of an incident involving a woman who was stopped allegedly for contravening traffic regulations and driving without valid third-party insurance.

According to the police in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command, DSP TIMFON JOHN, the woman was lawfully stopped at Idoro Road by Atiku Abubakar Way in Uyo on February 1, 2025, and was assigned a special constabulary officer to escort her vehicle to the designated police division.

The Video has seen here https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=pregnant%20woman%20police caused uproar among netizens, with many condemning the act.

However, she said instead of proceeding to the station, the woman diverted to a park in Itam and later to another location, where she raised a false alarm, endangering the constabulary officer’s safety.

The PPRO said the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has resolved the matter amicably with the woman and her family.