23-Year-Old Arrested with Loaded Gun in Akwa Ibom
Mfon Essien, a 23-year-old from Ikot Inyang Itak Village in Ikono Local Government Area, was arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at approximately 12:30 PM. The arrest took place along Ayah Road, off Uyo Road, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.
Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted Essien and conducted a search, which led to the recovery of a locally made shotgun loaded with a live cartridge concealed in his clothing. Following his arrest, the firearm and ammunition were secured as exhibits, and Essien was placed in police custody for interrogation as part of an ongoing investigation.
The investigation aims to determine the source of the firearm, the purpose for which it was carried, and any potential links to criminal networks. Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare reaffirmed the command's commitment to combating illegal firearms and urged the public to provide information on suspicious activities.
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