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Police in Akwa Ibom state has said that 179 guns were recovered from suspected criminals in the state while 74 victims of human trafficking in person were rescued in 2025 within the state .
Addressing a press conference at the state Police Headquarters , Ikot Akpan Abia ,Uyo to mark the end of year, Akwa Ibom state Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare listed other achievements of the command in 2025 to include recovery of 179 Assorted arms ,recovery of 323 different types of ammunition, recovery of 100 pieces of Live Cartridges as well as arrest of 563 suspects for various crimes and charged to courts.
Azare also disclosed that the command recovered 14 stolen vehicles and released to their owners, rescued 74 Human Trafficking victims and reunited with their families , rescued 10 kidnapped victims and secured 33 convictions in the year 2025 among others .
“The Command recorded the following major achievements among others; recovery of 179 assorted Arms (Displayed),
recovery of 323 Different types of ammunition, recovery of 100 pieces of live Cartridges, arrested 563 suspects for various crime and charged to courts, recorded 14 stolen vehicles (released to their owners), rescued 74 Human Trafficking victims and reunited with their families , rescued 10 kidnapped victims and eecured 33 convictions in the year 2025
This is just to mention but a few”
The Police Commissioner further reviewed the security situation in the state within the year and outlined its operational focus for 2026 assuring residents of sustained peace and safety.
“”The security situation in Akwa Ibom State remained generally peaceful, calm, and stable throughout the year under review.
“This was achieved through intelligence-led policing, proactive patrols, strategic deployments, community cooperation, and effective inter-agency collaboration”.
The Commissioner disclosed that the Command recorded significant operational successes during the year, including the arrest of suspects involved in armed robbery, cultism, kidnapping, violent crimes, and other criminal activities.
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“Several criminal hideouts and identified black spots across the state were dismantled”
Azare recalled that the Command ensured adequate security coverage for political, social, religious, and economic activities across the state with strict enforcement of laws and government directives aimed at preserving public order.
He confirmed compliance with the Executive Order of Akwa Ibom State Government restricting masquerade activities to approved locations, with mandatory police permission and security coverage to reduce violence and public disorder.
