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Police nab two suspected arms suppliers, recover firearms in A’Ibom

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TLDR

  • Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested two suspected arms suppliers in Ikot Ekpene.
  • Officers recovered a locally manufactured revolver pistol from the suspects, identified as Udeme Udo and Nkereuwem Udo.
  • The police command reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and warned against illegal firearms activities.

In a significant operation against criminal elements, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully apprehended two suspected arms suppliers in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. The arrests, made on May 8, 2026, followed credible intelligence and resulted in the recovery of a locally manufactured revolver pistol. The suspects, identified as Udeme Udo, 52, and Nkereuwem Udo, 40, are believed to be part of a network fueling criminal activities within the region.

The police command has recorded another operational breakthrough in its sustained offensive against criminal elements and illegal arms proliferation within the state.

— DSP Timfon JohnStatement from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command's Public Relations Officer regarding the arrest of two suspected arms suppliers.

This breakthrough is part of the command's sustained offensive aimed at curbing illegal arms proliferation and dismantling criminal networks that contribute to violent crimes across the state. Preliminary investigations indicate that the arrested individuals were allegedly involved in supplying arms and ammunition to other criminals operating in Ikot Ekpene and its surrounding areas. The recovery of the firearm underscores the critical nature of these operations in disrupting the flow of illegal weapons.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are members of a criminal network allegedly involved in the supply of arms and ammunition to criminals operating within Ikot Ekpene and its environs.

— DSP Timfon JohnStatement from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command's Public Relations Officer detailing the suspects' alleged involvement.

The Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Baba Azare, has reiterated the command's unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Akwa Ibom State. He issued a stern warning to all individuals engaged in the unlawful possession, trafficking, and distribution of firearms, urging them to cease their activities immediately or face the full force of the law. The CP has further directed that intelligence-driven operations, raids, and surveillance be intensified across identified hotspots to maintain the pressure on criminal elements.

Upon a thorough search conducted on the suspects, one locally made revolver pistol was recovered from their possession.

— DSP Timfon JohnStatement from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command's Public Relations Officer detailing the recovered item.
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