The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of an illegally possessed firearm and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and enhancing public safety across the state.
This was contained in a statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Timfon John issued to newsmen.
It said 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, a resident of Ikot Akpan Afaha Village, following reports that he habitually threatened members of the community with a firearm.
A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight (8) rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence.
During the course of the investigation, 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.
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.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, MNIPR, has reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.
