Police arrest suspected illegal arms dealers in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a firearms supply syndicate allegedly involved in supplying arms and ammunition to criminals operating in Ikot Ekpene and surrounding communities. Police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the suspects, identified as Udeme Udo, 52, and Nkereuwem Udo, 40, were arrested on May 8, 2026, […]

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a firearms supply syndicate allegedly involved in supplying arms and ammunition to criminals operating in Ikot Ekpene and surrounding communities.

Police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the suspects, identified as Udeme Udo, 52, and Nkereuwem Udo, 40, were arrested on May 8, 2026, following credible intelligence.

She said the suspects, who are indigenes of Ikot Abia Idem village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, were found in possession of a locally made revolver pistol.

According to the police, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are part of a criminal network engaged in the supply of illegal arms to criminals in the area.

The command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.

Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, reiterated the command’s determination to dismantle criminal networks and curb the proliferation of illegal firearms in the state.