Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber, Recover Pistols, Machetes in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered two locally made pistols and two machetes in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The arrest followed a distress alert received by police operatives during the early hours of September 14, 2026, after a reported violent incident at Ikot Ekweng Village. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, officers on vehicular patrol were directed to the area by the Command Control Room at about 5am. The patrol team reportedly met an Inspector, identified as Henry, who alleged that he had been attacked by a man identified as Ini Mfon. Police said the suspect allegedly used a machete to attack the inspector while attempting to take his tricycle, resulting in an injury to the officer’s right hand.
The command said the arrest and recovery formed part of its ongoing operations against violent crime and the circulation of illegal firearms in the state. Police authorities said the recovered weapons included two locally made pistols and two machetes, while the suspect remained in custody for further investigation. The command also reiterated its commitment to intelligence-led policing, targeted raids and increased patrols aimed at recovering illegal firearms and disrupting criminal activities. It urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information about suspicious activities or the movement of illegal weapons, assuring the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially.
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