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Police raid illegal arms, drug-laced snacks factory in A'Ibom

Police raid illegal arms, drug-laced snacks factory in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has said that on 15 March 2026, at about 9:00 pm, its operatives, acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal facility located on Idem Street, Off Itu Road, Uyo.

The police added that the operation followed intelligence reports that illicit chin-chin snacks allegedly laced with Indian hemp were being produced and distributed from the premises.

Police raid illegal arms, drug-laced snacks factory in A'Ibom

Police raid illegal arms, drug-laced snacks factory in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has said that on 15 March 2026, at about 9:00 pm, its operatives, acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal facility located on Idem Street, Off Itu Road, Uyo.

The police added that the operation followed intelligence reports that illicit chin-chin snacks allegedly laced with Indian hemp were being produced and distributed from the premises.

NLC: Revive refineries to shield Nigerians from crisis

NLC: Revive refineries to shield Nigerians from crisis

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) expresses the collective distress of millions of Nigerian workers who are enduring the severe consequences of a global capitalist crisis they did not create.

The military escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves through global oil markets. As a result, fuel prices in Nigeria have surged to between N1,170 and N1,300 per litre.

This development is a direct affront to the Nigerian people. While imperial rivalries play out with weapons abroad, the Nigerian working class is being battered by poverty and hunger because the country has failed to ensure that its public refineries function effectively.

Police arrest four over Seplat facility vandalism

Police arrest four over Seplat facility vandalism

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged vandalisation and malicious destruction of property belonging to Seplat Energy in Mkpanak Village, Ibeno Local Government Area.

According to the police, the incident occurred on 11 March 2026 at about 12:00 pm when the command received a distress call from the security control room of Seplat Energy, reporting that a group of youths, allegedly led by their youth leader, James Eshiet, had vandalised the company’s signpost and attempted to forcefully gain access to the facility with the intention of destroying other critical installations.

Police arrest four over Seplat facility vandalism

Police arrest four over Seplat facility vandalism

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged vandalisation and malicious destruction of property belonging to Seplat Energy in Mkpanak Village, Ibeno Local Government Area.

According to the police, the incident occurred on 11 March 2026 at about 12:00 pm when the command received a distress call from the security control room of Seplat Energy, reporting that a group of youths, allegedly led by their youth leader, James Eshiet, had vandalised the company’s signpost and attempted to forcefully gain access to the facility with the intention of destroying other critical installations.

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

The case involved the killing and mutilation of her husband, Symphorosa Otike-Odibi, who was also a legal practitioner.

The incident occurred in May 2018 at the couple’s residence in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Ajah, following a domestic dispute reportedly linked to allegations of infidelity and disagreements over the woman’s plans to travel abroad.

During the altercation, Udeme allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife, leading to his death. After the killing, she mutilated the body and reportedly attempted to take her own life, but survived.

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

Court sentences lawyer to death for killing, mutilating husband

The case involved the killing and mutilation of her husband, Symphorosa Otike-Odibi, who was also a legal practitioner.

The incident occurred in May 2018 at the couple’s residence in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Ajah, following a domestic dispute reportedly linked to allegations of infidelity and disagreements over the woman’s plans to travel abroad.

During the altercation, Udeme allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife, leading to his death. After the killing, she mutilated the body and reportedly attempted to take her own life, but survived.

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’Ibom

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’Ibom

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’IbomThe Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has commemorated the 2026 International Women’s Day with the distribution of relief materials to members of the association.

The event, held on 10 March 2026 at the POWA Secretariat in Uyo, was organised under the leadership of the Chairperson, Hajia Zainab Baba Mohammed Azare, as part of activities marking the global celebration of women and their contributions to nation-building.

The gathering attracted spouses of police officers, female police personnel and other women stakeholders, who reflected on progress made in advancing women’s rights, welfare and security.

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’Ibom

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’Ibom

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’IbomThe Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has commemorated the 2026 International Women’s Day with the distribution of relief materials to members of the association.

The event, held on 10 March 2026 at the POWA Secretariat in Uyo, was organised under the leadership of the Chairperson, Hajia Zainab Baba Mohammed Azare, as part of activities marking the global celebration of women and their contributions to nation-building.

The gathering attracted spouses of police officers, female police personnel and other women stakeholders, who reflected on progress made in advancing women’s rights, welfare and security.