In a major operation, aimed at curbing violent crimes, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled an illegal firearm fabrication syndicate and arrested three suspected cultists , linked to the unlawful possession and manufacturing of weapons.
Timfon John, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, in a statement, said the operation was intelligence driven.
According to her, the operation led to the recovery of a locally fabricated double-barrelled cartridge gun and the uncovering of an illicit arms production network, operating within the state.
”Operatives of the command arrested one Miracle Udo, a native of Cross River State, residing at Ikot Obio Offiong in Ibesikpo local Government area on July, 24,2026.
The Police recovered a locally fabricated double barrel cartridge gun from the suspect at the point of arrest.
