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March 10, 2025 Police Recover Pistol and Live Ammunitions in Ukanafun
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Police Recover Pistol and Live Ammunitions in Ukanafun

Men of the Akwa Ibom State Police command have recovered one locally fabricated pistol and two live cartridges after raiding a suspected cultists’ hideout in the Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state.

This was contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in Uyo at the weekend.

The spokesman said the operatives stormed the hideout at Ikot-Effiong village in Ukanafun after credible intelligence, adding that upon sighting them, the criminals took to their heels and left behind the firearm.

DSP John, who emphasised that the commissioner of police has assured residents of the command’s commitment to fighting crime to a standstill in the state, urged the public to continue to provide useful information to the police at all times.

February 24, 2025 Police in Akwa Ibom Rescue Kidnapped Victim, Recover Stolen Vehicle
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Police in Akwa Ibom Rescue Kidnapped Victim, Recover Stolen Vehicle

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped victim and recovered his stolen vehicle during a tactical operation in Ikot Ekpene.

According to the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSPTIMFON JOHN, the operation occurred on February 13, 2025 after a man was kidnapped along Okop-Eto Road and taken to an unknown destination by the kidnappers.

She explained that the operatives of the command, who swung into action, engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel, and were overwhelmed by superior firepower fled with severe gunshot injuries, leaving the victim unharmed, and has since been reunited with his family.

However, the PPRO said while the police are working to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects, investigations are ongoing to recover weapons used in the crime and bring those responsible to justice.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba MOHAMMED AZARE, commended the officers for their swift response and assured residents that the Command remains resolute in its fight against criminal elements in the state. He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.

February 15, 2025 Federal Government Sets Up Security Team to Protect Power Infrastructure
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Federal Government Sets Up Security Team to Protect Power Infrastructure

The Federal Government has decided to set up a special security team to protect its power installations and infrastructure

Minister of Interior OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJO, said this today during a televised interview monitored by Inspiration FM News.

According to the minister, he security personnel called the ‘power rangers’ will be created with officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and will be responsible for stopping the vandalism of power infrastructure which has caused blackouts across the country.

Amid growing reports of vandals damaging power installations and outcry over frequent blackouts sometimes caused by vandalism, the minister said it was critical to find a unique solution to the problem.

February 7, 2025 Police Arrest 13 Year Old Primary School Pupil in Eket For Threatening Classmate With Gun
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Police Arrest 13 Year Old Primary School Pupil in Eket For Threatening Classmate With Gun

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.

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