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23-year-old arrested with loaded gun in Akwa Ibom

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  • Police in Nigeria’s Akwa Ibom state arrested 23-year-old Mfon Essien after allegedly finding a locally made shotgun loaded with a live cartridge concealed in his clothing.
  • Officers stopped Essien on Ayah Road in Ikot Ekpene following what police described as credible intelligence.
  • He remains in custody while investigators examine the firearm’s source, intended use and possible links to other people or criminal networks.

Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a 23-year-old man after allegedly finding a loaded locally made shotgun hidden in his clothing.

Mfon Essien, from Ikot Inyang Itak Village in Ikono Local Government Area, was arrested around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, along Ayah Road off Uyo Road in Ikot Ekpene. Police said officers acted on credible intelligence before stopping him.

A search allegedly recovered one locally made shotgun loaded with a live cartridge. The weapon and ammunition were secured as exhibits, while Essien remained in police custody for questioning.

State police spokesperson DSP Timfon John said the investigation would examine where the firearm came from, why Essien was carrying it and whether he had links to people or criminal networks involved in illegal firearms. Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare said the command would continue using intelligence-led policing, targeted operations and patrols to remove illegal weapons from the streets.

During a search conducted on the suspect, operatives recovered one locally made shotgun loaded with a live cartridge, which was carefully concealed in his clothing.

· Timfon JohnThe Akwa Ibom police spokesperson described the weapon recovered during the arrest.
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