8 h. ago Police Nab Fake Eye Doctor In Akwa Ibom For Treating Patients With Unapproved Substances

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Gabriel Gideon, a fake ophthalmologist, in Nsit-Ubium Local Government Area for reportedly administering unapproved substances to hundreds of residents. In a statement on Friday, Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John said that Gabriel Gideon was taken into custody on Thursday, August 14, 2025, following a tip-off from residents […] The post Police Nab Fake Eye Doctor In Akwa Ibom For Treating Patients With Unapproved Substances appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Police Arrest Fake Eye Doctor Using Olive Oil Concoctions As Cure

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a fake medical doctor, claiming to be a specialist in the treatment of eye problems. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Friday in Uyo, said the arrest followed credible intelligence from concerned members of the […]

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24 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Again, Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Car In Akwa Ibom

In the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered another stolen vehicle. LEADERSHIP recalls that the syndicate was busted a couple of days ago. Three suspects linked to cases of stolen vehicles were seized and detained for […]

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34 h. ago Ikono Council opens free registration support centres for civil service recruitment

Ikono Local Government Council in Akwa Ibom State has launched a network of Free Registration Support Centres to assist residents in participating in the ongoing Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Recruitment exercise. The initiative, approved by the Executive Chairman, Oto-Obong Okon Essien, COP, is aimed at ensuring that no qualified indigenous person is left out […] The post Ikono Council opens free registration support centres for civil service recruitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Member Of Car Theft Syndicate In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered a stolen vehicle on Wednesday. Police had few days ago arrested three suspects from the gang over links to cases of stolen vehicles, and they were being interrogated at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, the […]

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56 h. ago Three Arrested In Akwa Ibom Scrap Yard Raids Over Stolen Auto Parts

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended three men suspected of possessing stolen car parts and equipments. According to PUNCH Metro, operatives, following the directives of Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare, carried out raids on scrap yards in Uyo on Monday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated on Wednesday […] The post Three Arrested In Akwa Ibom Scrap Yard Raids Over Stolen Auto Parts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Freed Passenger Comfort Emmanson Yet To Decide On Suing Ibom Air – Lawyer

Adefunke Maria condemned the treatment of her client by the airline's flight attendant who blocked her from disembarking upon arrival in Lagos from Akwa Ibom. The post Freed Passenger Comfort Emmanson Yet To Decide On Suing Ibom Air – Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Police Smash Car Theft Syndicate, Arrest 3 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

The Anti-Robbery operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed an armed robbery syndicate specialising in disposing unsuspecting persons of their vehicles. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Wednesday in Uyo, the state capital, said three suspects were apprehended at scrap sites behind […]

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3 d. ago Marine Police arrest two for illegal oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online Marine Police arrest two for illegal oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Marine Police has arrested two suspects for alleged illegal oil bunkering and economic sabotage following the interception of a large wooden boat laden with petroleum products. Marine Police arrest two for illegal oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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3 d. ago “I Consulted For Six Months Before Dumping PDP For APC” – Gov Eno

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State revealed that he consulted for six months before leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). In an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, Governor Eno explained that his state could no longer remain in opposition after producing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. […] The post “I Consulted For Six Months Before Dumping PDP For APC” – Gov Eno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov Eno empowers 1,187 in Uyo constituency with N492.7m grants

Tribune Online Gov Eno empowers 1,187 in Uyo constituency with N492.7m grants Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has disbursed N492.7 million in farm, trade, and business grants to 1,187 beneficiaries in Gov Eno empowers 1,187 in Uyo constituency with N492.7m grants Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Gov Eno empowers 1187 beneficiaries with N492m grants

    Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has empowered 1187 persons with N492.7m farm, trade, and business grants in Uyo Federal Constituency. The Governor disbursed the grants at Uyo Federal Constituency Town Square Meeting held at the Ibom Hall grounds in Uyo this week. The Governor said 276 constituents were selected to benefit from […] The post Akwa Ibom: Gov Eno empowers 1187 beneficiaries with N492m grants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Akwa Ibom refutes AI phone claims, warns against misinformation

The Akwa Ibom state government has dismissed renewed claims circulating online about the existence of a locally developed AI phone read more Akwa Ibom refutes AI phone claims, warns against misinformation

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4 d. ago Ibom Air Female Passenger Arraigned, Remanded For Assaulting Officials

  A female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted airline officials on an Ibom Air flight inbound Lagos from Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, … Continue reading Ibom Air Female Passenger Arraigned, Remanded For Assaulting Officials The post Ibom Air Female Passenger Arraigned, Remanded For Assaulting Officials appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a suspected notorious armed robbery syndicate that had been terrorising Ikot Ekpene and surrounding communities. Seven suspects were arrested, and a firearm was recovered in a coordinated operation. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the breakthrough followed the neutralisation of one of the gang leaders […] Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Police Arrest 7 Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Arms In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in a major crackdown on criminal activities, have smashed a notorious armed robbery gang accused of terrorising residents of Ikot Ekpene local government area and its environs. Police Public Relations Officer (DSP), Akwa Ibom Command, Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo at the weekend, […]

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7 d. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist Over Alleged Supply Of Charms To Robbers

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a suspected ritualist, identified as Cletus Effiong Bassey, for allegedly providing charms to criminal gangs. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, made this known in a statement on Friday, explaining that the suspect was arrested on July 29, 2025, at about 7:00 pm, when operatives raided […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist Over Alleged Supply Of Charms To Robbers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Arrest Five Suspects Linked To Carjacking In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended five individuals suspected to be part of a well-known car theft syndicate operating within the state. In a statement released on Thursday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, revealed that the breakthrough followed the earlier arrest of 42-year-old Otoabasi Ime, who was found with a […] The post Police Arrest Five Suspects Linked To Carjacking In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Police smash notorious car theft syndicate, recover stolen car

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police smash notorious car theft syndicate, recover stolen car The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in its fight against organized crime with the arrest of a suspected notorious car theft syndicate. Akwa Ibom: Police smash notorious car theft syndicate, recover stolen car Tribune Online

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