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/
Police in Akwa Ibom State have apprehended a 23-year-old man, Mfon Essien, for allegedly possessing a loaded shotgun in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Essien, from Ikot Inyang Itak Village, was arrested on Sunday, September 6, 2026, around 12:30pm at Ayah Road, off Uyo Road, Ikot Ekpene. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, revealed that Essien was stopped by officers acting on reliable information.
Upon search, they found a locally made shotgun loaded with a live cartridge concealed in his clothes. Essien is currently in police custody and undergoing questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. The police intend to uncover the firearm's origin, the purpose of Essien's possession, and any connections to other individuals or criminal networks.
The Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner, Mohammed Azare, vowed to crack down on illegal firearms in the state, employing intelligence-driven tactics, targeted operations, and patrols to remove these weapons from circulation. Azare urged the public to remain watchful and share information about suspicious activities or firearms with the police, assuring them of confidentiality for informants.
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