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Police arrest robbery suspects, recover weapons in Akwa Ibom

Police arrest robbery suspects, recover weapons in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made pistol, a live cartridge and a stolen motorcycle during separate operations in the state.

Police said the suspects, Thankgod Daniel, 21, and Ekom Effiong, 44, both from Ukanafun Local Government Area, were arrested during a stop-and-search operation at Etinan Roundabout at about 10:30 pm on 11 June 2026.

Police recover stolen tricycle, seize suspected drugs

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the theft and unlawful possession of a stolen tricycle.
It was learnt that a separate raid operation led to the recovery of suspected hard drugs, a toy firearm and other incriminating items.

NEMA launches flood preparedness campaign in A’Ibom

NEMA launches flood preparedness campaign in A’Ibom

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched its 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on Flood Disaster Risk Reduction in Akwa Ibom State, urging stakeholders to prioritise preventive measures against flooding.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Uyo on Monday, the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, said disaster management agencies and stakeholders must adopt a proactive approach to disaster risk reduction rather than merely responding to emergencies.

CHRAN demands state police, forest guards

CHRAN demands state police, forest guards

The Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish state police and a national forest guard system as part of urgent measures to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.

The organisation also urged Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to fully implement the state’s Anti-Open Grazing Law to curb criminal activities linked to uncontrolled cattle grazing.

EFCC arrests AVSEC inspector, two others over alleged cash, gold smuggling

EFCC arrests AVSEC inspector, two others over alleged cash, gold smuggling

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested an Aviation Security (AVSEC) Inspector I, Ali Baffa, along with two alleged accomplices, Aushabu Nasidi and Mukhtar Muhammad Dan Zaria, over their suspected involvement in the smuggling of bulk cash and mineral resources through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.

“The suspects were intercepted on Friday, 11 June 2026, during a routine surveillance operation conducted by the Land and Property Fraud Section of the Kano Zonal Directorate.

Imota chairman engages Hausa, Fulani leaders to strengthen security

Imota chairman engages Hausa, Fulani leaders to strengthen security

The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has convened a strategic meeting with leaders of the Hausa and Fulani communities to strengthen security and sustain peaceful coexistence within the council area.

The high-level stakeholders’ meeting, held at the council secretariat on Wednesday, brought together key leaders of northern resident communities to discuss measures to enhance community vigilance, promote harmony, and prevent security threats.