Akwa Ibom Police Confirm Eight Arrests After Uyo Political March
Police say eight people were arrested after an Independence Day political march in Uyo. Witnesses report tear gas; police deny using it....
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Nigerian Navy Rescues Two Kidnapped Victims in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom
The Navy says two kidnapped victims were rescued in Ibeno and several outboard engines recovered for verification. No arrests were reported....
Akwa Ibom police seize 120 bottles of suspected adulterated gin
Police say 120 bottles of suspected adulterated dry gin were recovered during a stop-and-search operation on Aba Road, Ikot Ekpene....
East-West Road: Families seek N1bn damages over compensation dispute
Claimants in an Eket High Court suit say compensation for affected properties stopped midway and are seeking N1bn in damages. Project-related causation remains disputed and has not been established by the court....
Akwa Ibom Mob Killing: Police Hunt Suspects After Man Dies Over Motorcycle-Theft Allegation
Police say an unidentified man accused of attempting to steal a motorcycle was killed by a mob in Akwa Ibom, while efforts continue to identify and arrest those involved....
Akwa Ibom police recover gun, speedboats over alleged kidnapping plot
Akwa Ibom Police say marine officers recovered a gun, ammunition, speedboats and engines during a September 8 operation triggered by intelligence about an alleged kidnapping plan....
Akwa Ibom police arrest 23-year-old with loaded locally made shotgun
Police say Mfon Essien, 23, was arrested in Ikot Ekpene with a loaded locally made shotgun. Investigators are examining the firearm’s source and why it was being carried....
46 Eket inmates reportedly miss court appearances over vehicle shortage
An Eket correctional official says 46 awaiting-trial inmates are unable to attend court because the facility has no functional vehicle, while individual court records remain unreconciled....
Navy says 12 arrested over alleged ₦660m crude theft in Akwa Ibom
The Navy says it intercepted MT FILIA over alleged crude-oil theft in Akwa Ibom. The 12 crew members remain suspects, and the ₦660m value basis is not yet independently verified....
NPFL Star Mfon Udoh Survives Ghastly Car Crash, Vows Comeback
Nigerian footballer Mfon Udoh narrowly escapes death in a serious car crash near Uyo, suffering minor injuries. The NPFL star vows to return stronger....