Akwa Ibom: Police nab 178 suspects, recover 69

In early 2024, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command announced that it had arrested 178 individuals suspected of involvement in various crimes—including armed robbery, cult activities and fraud—and had recovered 69 items of stolen property, such as cash, mobile phones, motorcycles and firearms, during coordinated operations across the state. The arrests were part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing insecurity and restoring public order in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. Views Nigeria