One arrested, firearm recovered in ongoing war against cultism and armed robbery by the Police

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully recovered additional firearm and apprehended a suspect as part of an ongoing investigation into criminal conspiracy, cultism, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms.

The operation, which began with a case under investigation led to the initial recovery of one locally made pistol on August 27, 2025.

Acting on new intelligence and as a follow-up to the initial recovery, Operatives of the Command on September 3, 2025, at approximately 4:00 AM conducted an operation at Ikot Ekop/Ata Efa community in Etinan Local Government Area. During the operation, the Police recovered one single-barrel rifle, four live cartridges, and five expanded cartridges.

One suspect by name Bassey Dennis Bassey was also arrested at Ata Efa Village, Etinan.

This operation is a testament to the police commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the public. Efforts are currently underway to recover more firearms and apprehend other suspects linked to these criminal activities.