23-year-old arrested with loaded gun in A’Ibom
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Akwa Ibom with a loaded, locally made shotgun. Police are investigating the source and purpose of the illegal firearm. Read More: https://punchng.com/23-year-old-arrested-with-loaded-gun-in-aibom/
In Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, a 23-year-old man named Mfon Essien has been arrested for allegedly possessing a loaded shotgun. Essien, from Ikot Inyang Itak Village in Ikono Local Government Area, was apprehended on Sunday, September 6, 2026, around 12:30pm on Ayah Road, off Uyo Road. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command disclosed the arrest in a statement on Monday, stating that Essien was intercepted based on credible intelligence.
Upon search, police found a locally made shotgun loaded with a live cartridge hidden in his clothing. Essien has been taken into custody and is currently undergoing interrogation as part of an ongoing investigation. The command aims to uncover the source of the firearm, the purpose for which Essien was carrying it, and any connections to other individuals or criminal networks involved in the acquisition and use of illegal firearms.
The Police Public Relations Officer emphasized that the command remains committed to combating unlawful possession and circulation of firearms and ensuring the safety and security of the public.
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