Police nab arms maker, seize weapons in A’Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has achieved a breakthrough in its sustained efforts to curb illegal arms manufacturing and the spread of firearms.
Following an earlier operation on 17 March 2026, police operatives, acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, arrested a suspect in the early hours of 18 March 2026.
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Police nab arms maker, seize weapons in A’Ibom
Etim Ekpimah
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has achieved a breakthrough in its sustained efforts to curb illegal arms manufacturing and the spread of firearms.
Following an earlier operation on 17 March 2026, police operatives, acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, arrested a suspect in the early hours of 18 March 2026.
DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, said the suspect, identified as Umo Udoh from Ibiaku Uruan Village in Uruan Local Government Area, was captured at about 7:45 am.
She stated that preliminary investigations indicate that Udoh is a key arms fabricator allegedly involved in the illegal production of firearms, adding that the suspect also trained other suspects who had previously been arrested in connection with similar offences. He has reportedly confessed to the crime.
“Items recovered from the suspect include one Dane gun, a dismantled single-barrel gun, and a gun butt.
“The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Mohammed Azare, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to identifying, dismantling and prosecuting illegal arms networks and their collaborators across the state.
He warned individuals involved in the unlawful fabrication, possession or distribution of firearms to desist immediately or face the full force of the law, stressing that there would be no haven for criminal elements in the state.
Police said investigations are ongoing to track down other members of the syndicate and bring them to justice.
The command also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information, noting that community cooperation remains vital to sustaining peace and security in the state.
