Police nab 60-year-old suspected gunrunner in C’River

The Cross River State Police Command has once again demonstrated its commitment to ridding our communities of illegal arms and violent crime with the successful arrest of a 60-year-old suspected gunrunner, Okon William. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit swiftly moved into the Ubanbat community in Odukpani Local Government Area, leading to the apprehension of the suspect and the recovery of two locally fabricated firearms. This operation, detailed in a statement by Police Public Relations Officer ASP Sunday Eitokpah, underscores the command's proactive approach to combating the proliferation of illegal weapons. The suspect, who allegedly used covert methods to avoid detection, has provided useful information that is aiding ongoing investigations into a wider arms fabrication and distribution network. Commissioner of Police Rashid Afegbua has reaffirmed the command's dedication to tackling violent crime and urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with vital information. This successful operation is a testament to the diligent work of our police force in ensuring the safety and security of Cross River State.

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The Cross River State Police Command, in its sustained effort to combat the proliferation of illegal arms and violent crime, has arrested a suspected gunrunner, one Okon William ‘M’, aged 60 years, and recovered two (2) locally fabricated firearms in the Odukpani Local Government Area of the state.