64 h. ago 2025: Police Nab 563 Suspected Criminals, Rescue 74 Trafficking Victims

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced that 563 suspects were apprehended, with 74 victims of human trafficking rescued so far across the state in 2025. This was disclosed as the Command reviewed the security situation in the outgoing year and outlined its operational focus for 2026. Speaking during an end-of-year press conference with […]

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2 w. ago Police launch new strategy to strengthen community policing in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has begun moves to strengthen community policing following a high-level strategic security meeting with read more Police launch new strategy to strengthen community policing in Akwa Ibom

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3 w. ago Police Arrest Masquerader For Causing Public Disturbance In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as David Effiong, for allegedly causing a public disturbance while dressed in full masquerade attire, in violation of the state government’s directive banning such displays. Effiong was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday after residents raised alarm that a masquerader was creating a nuisance […]

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3 w. ago Police order arrest of officers escorting unauthorised VIPs in A’Ibom

Akwa Ibom Police orders the immediate arrest of any personnel found on unauthorised VIP escorts, vowing strict disciplinary action to enhance public safety Read More: https://punchng.com/police-order-arrest-of-officers-escorting-unauthorised-vips-in-aibom/

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3 w. ago VIDEO: Police detain masquerader for causing public disturbance in A’Ibom

Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a masquerader identified as David Effiong for causing a public disturbance, in violation of a state-wide ban. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-police-detain-masquerader-for-causing-public-disturbance-in-aibom/

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3 w. ago VP Shettima Begs As IPI Blacklists Bago, Eno, IGP Egbetokun Over Press Freedom Violations

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named Niger State governor Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, in its ‘Book of Infamy,’ a blacklist of public officials and institutions accused of suppressing press freedom across the country. This is as Vice President Kashim Shettima begged IPI Nigeria […]

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom: Police launch statewide crackdown on errant officers, masquerade violators, others

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a sweeping enforcement operation targeting internal misconduct and emerging security threats across the state, following

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3 w. ago Police Deny Abduction Of Students, Teachers In Akwa Ibom School

The Akwa Ibom state Police Command has denied the alleged attack and abduction by insurgents of four students and some teachers of Mary Hanney Secondary School (NHSS) in Oron local government area of the State. A concerned social media influencer had raised the alarm over the infiltration by the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists, claiming that […]

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