Officers of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have commenced investigation into the recovery of an illegal firearm and live ammunition concealed in the house of one Edet George, a resident of Ikot Akpan Afaha Village, Uyo Local Government Area of the state.This was disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in Uyo on Wednesday.John said operatives acting on intelligence conducted a search on the residence of the suspect following reports that he habitually harassed community with the firearm.According to the statement a thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence.“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of an illegally possessed firearm and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and enhancing public safety across the state.“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command, on 11/7/2026, at about 7:00 a.m, carried out a targeted operation at the residence of one Edet George, a resident of Ikot Akpan Afaha Village, following reports that he habitually threatened members of the community with a firearm.“A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence,” the statement reads in partThe police spokesperson said preliminary investigations have commenced to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.Related NewsGunmen abduct principal, four students writing NECO exam in KogiReps dump own state police bill, adopt Tinubu’s versionPolice hunt killers of Kwara farmer found hacked to deathShe disclosed that during the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife also affirmed that her husband often use the firearm to terrorise members of his familyThe statement added, “During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.“The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ This was disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in Uyo on Wednesday.John said operatives acting on intelligence conducted a search on the residence of the suspect following reports that he habitually harassed community with the firearm.According to the statement a thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence.“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of an illegally possessed firearm and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and enhancing public safety across the state.“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command, on 11/7/2026, at about 7:00 a.m, carried out a targeted operation at the residence of one Edet George, a resident of Ikot Akpan Afaha Village, following reports that he habitually threatened members of the community with a firearm.“A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence,” the statement reads in partThe police spokesperson said preliminary investigations have commenced to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.Related NewsGunmen abduct principal, four students writing NECO exam in KogiReps dump own state police bill, adopt Tinubu’s versionPolice hunt killers of Kwara farmer found hacked to deathShe disclosed that during the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife also affirmed that her husband often use the firearm to terrorise members of his familyThe statement added, “During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.“The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ John said operatives acting on intelligence conducted a search on the residence of the suspect following reports that he habitually harassed community with the firearm.According to the statement a thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence.“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of an illegally possessed firearm and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and enhancing public safety across the state.“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command, on 11/7/2026, at about 7:00 a.m, carried out a targeted operation at the residence of one Edet George, a resident of Ikot Akpan Afaha Village, following reports that he habitually threatened members of the community with a firearm.“A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence,” the statement reads in partThe police spokesperson said preliminary investigations have commenced to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.Related NewsGunmen abduct principal, four students writing NECO exam in KogiReps dump own state police bill, adopt Tinubu’s versionPolice hunt killers of Kwara farmer found hacked to deathShe disclosed that during the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife also affirmed that her husband often use the firearm to terrorise members of his familyThe statement added, “During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.“The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ According to the statement a thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence.“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of an illegally possessed firearm and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and enhancing public safety across the state.“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command, on 11/7/2026, at about 7:00 a.m, carried out a targeted operation at the residence of one Edet George, a resident of Ikot Akpan Afaha Village, following reports that he habitually threatened members of the community with a firearm.“A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence,” the statement reads in partThe police spokesperson said preliminary investigations have commenced to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.Related NewsGunmen abduct principal, four students writing NECO exam in KogiReps dump own state police bill, adopt Tinubu’s versionPolice hunt killers of Kwara farmer found hacked to deathShe disclosed that during the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife also affirmed that her husband often use the firearm to terrorise members of his familyThe statement added, “During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.“The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of an illegally possessed firearm and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and enhancing public safety across the state.“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command, on 11/7/2026, at about 7:00 a.m, carried out a targeted operation at the residence of one Edet George, a resident of Ikot Akpan Afaha Village, following reports that he habitually threatened members of the community with a firearm.“A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence,” the statement reads in partThe police spokesperson said preliminary investigations have commenced to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.Related NewsGunmen abduct principal, four students writing NECO exam in KogiReps dump own state police bill, adopt Tinubu’s versionPolice hunt killers of Kwara farmer found hacked to deathShe disclosed that during the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife also affirmed that her husband often use the firearm to terrorise members of his familyThe statement added, “During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.“The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ “Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command, on 11/7/2026, at about 7:00 a.m, carried out a targeted operation at the residence of one Edet George, a resident of Ikot Akpan Afaha Village, following reports that he habitually threatened members of the community with a firearm.“A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence,” the statement reads in partThe police spokesperson said preliminary investigations have commenced to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.Related NewsGunmen abduct principal, four students writing NECO exam in KogiReps dump own state police bill, adopt Tinubu’s versionPolice hunt killers of Kwara farmer found hacked to deathShe disclosed that during the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife also affirmed that her husband often use the firearm to terrorise members of his familyThe statement added, “During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.“The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ “A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence,” the statement reads in partThe police spokesperson said preliminary investigations have commenced to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.Related NewsGunmen abduct principal, four students writing NECO exam in KogiReps dump own state police bill, adopt Tinubu’s versionPolice hunt killers of Kwara farmer found hacked to deathShe disclosed that during the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife also affirmed that her husband often use the firearm to terrorise members of his familyThe statement added, “During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.“The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ The police spokesperson said preliminary investigations have commenced to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.Related NewsGunmen abduct principal, four students writing NECO exam in KogiReps dump own state police bill, adopt Tinubu’s versionPolice hunt killers of Kwara farmer found hacked to deathShe disclosed that during the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife also affirmed that her husband often use the firearm to terrorise members of his familyThe statement added, “During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.“The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ She disclosed that during the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife also affirmed that her husband often use the firearm to terrorise members of his familyThe statement added, “During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.“The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ The statement added, “During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.“The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ “The recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into police custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.”Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ Meanwhile, the statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorize innocent citizens are brought to justice.Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ Azare said the Command remains resolute in its determination to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and sustain ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at making the state safer for all.In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ In June, officers of the Abia State Police Command arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/ The suspects, David Emmanuel and Joel Emeka were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm-in-abia/