Akwa Ibom: Police nab 178 suspects, recover 69

In early 2024, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command in Nigeria announced that it had arrested 178 individuals suspected of involvement in various crimes—including armed robbery, kidnapping and cult activities—and recovered 69 firearms and other weapons during the operation. The crackdown was part of a broader security drive aimed at curbing violent crime in the state. Views Nigeria