Man arrested for illegal firearm possession, wife says he terrorized family

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Edet George, a resident of Ikot Akpan Afaha Village in Uyo Local Government Area, for illegal possession of a firearm. The arrest followed intelligence-led operations aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal weapons and enhancing public safety.

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The suspect's wife (name withheld) made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.

According to a statement by the command's Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, operatives acted on credible intelligence and searched George's residence on July 11, 2026. The search led to the discovery of a single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live ammunition concealed within the premises.

Significantly, George's wife, whose name was withheld, affirmed during the investigation that her husband frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only community members but also his own family, including herself and their children. This statement corroborates earlier reports that George habitually harassed the community with the weapon.

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Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command, on 11/7/2026, at about 7:00 a.m., carried out a targeted operation at the residence of one Edet George... following reports that he habitually threatened members of the community with a firearm.

Preliminary investigations are underway to trace the origin of the firearm, determine its legality, and ascertain if it has been used in any criminal activities. The recovered items have been secured by the police. The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, reiterated the command's commitment to combating illegal firearms and ensuring justice for those who use them to terrorize citizens.

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The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.