The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of a large cache of live ammunition and the arrest of the suspect who allegedly owned the ammunition.
The Command also disclosed that it arrested committees for allegedly obstructing lawful police duties.
Timfon John, the Command’s spokesman, said in a statement that the incident happened on 23rd January, 2026 at about 2300 hours, when operatives of the Command while on routine stop-and-search patrol along the Calabar–Itu Highway, intercepted a commercial bus with registration number ARR600ZY, en route Calabar.
“During a thorough search of the vehicle, a carton containing Four Hundred and Fifteen (415) live cartridges was recovered. The vehicle was driven by one Ikenna, with passengers on board.
“Upon interrogation, the driver claimed that the ammunition was not his but was allegedly conveyed as a waybill consignment to an unidentified person in Calabar.
“In the course of the operation, a commuter identified as “Excel” obstructed officers in the lawful discharge of their duties by engaging in provocative conduct.
“Additionally, another commuter, one Bright who claimed to be an official of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) but failed to produce a valid identification, joined in assaulting the police officers. Both individuals were promptly arrested”, he said.
According to the command, upon further investigations, one Ndubisi Raphael ‘m’, a 36-year-old indigene of Nyaje in Akamkpa LGA, Cross River State was subsequently arrested in Calabar and taken into police custody.
He stated that Baba Mohammed Azare, the Commissioner of Police, has ordered a discreet and thorough investigation to unravel the source and intended use of the recovered ammunition, with a view to prosecuting all persons found culpable.
The Command reiterated its resolve to combat the proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition and warns members of the public against obstructing police officers in the lawful execution of their duties.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command assured residents that it remained committed to maintaining peace, public safety, and security across the State.
