The command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Timfon John, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Eket.
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The distribution is part of the ADF National Food Intervention Programme ongoing efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship on vulnerable citizens.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Umo Eno in Uyo, the state capital.
The Governor approved the recruitment exercise, which cuts across a wide range of disciplines and cadres, including education, healthcare, engineering, law, agriculture, science, and administration.
Bassey gave the remarks during the 2025 Feast of Barracuda in Eket on Monday, with the theme: ‘High cost of getting high: Unmasking the real price of drug abuse’.
The day was June 21, 2025. It was the grand reception of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D into the fold of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator Akpabio congratulated Governor Eno on a successful second anniversary which he noted has been characterized by remarkable achievements. He assured the Governor of the continuous support and collaboration of members of the National Assembly to project the interest of the State.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Timfon John, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Saturday.
18-year-old arrested for possession of illegal firearm in Akwa Ibom
Adenle Ahmed Abiola
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested an 18-year-old, Amanam Bassey Abraham, in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area for unlawful possession of a locally made pistol.
Spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, said the arrest was made following credible intelligence.
According to the statement, during interrogation, the suspect claimed that the firearm belonged to his landlord, who allegedly gave it to him as collateral for a loan of ₦5,000.
“On April 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 PM, acting on credible information, operatives of the Command apprehended one Amanam Bassey Abraham, an 18-year-old male from Akpautong Village,” John stated.
“A search conducted on the suspect at the time of arrest resulted in the recovery of a locally made pistol.
“During the initial interrogation, the suspect claimed the firearm was given to him by his landlord—name yet unknown—as collateral for a ₦5,000 loan.
“He also stated that he intended to hand the pistol over to his father for safekeeping.”
DSP John further disclosed that an investigation has been launched to identify and apprehend the said landlord for questioning.
She added that the Commissioner of Police commended the swift and vigilant action of the officers involved in the operation, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order in the state.
“The Command remains steadfast in its mission to ensure the safety and security of all residents of Akwa Ibom State,” she stated.
The Peoples Democratic Party governor said Tinubu has the backing of Nigerians to remain in power till 2031.
A statement on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, said the approval was granted during the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held on Wednesday, April 2, and presided over by Governor Umo Eno.
The community is calling on the Akwa Ibom State Government to investigate, intervene, and curb the menace of the suspected hoodlums.
The senior citizens made this appeal on the heels of delays in pension disbursements, which they described as detrimental to their well-being.
The former Commissioner died on Saturday morning at about 9am, with his body deposited in the morgue of St. Luke’s Hospital, Anua in Uyo.
In a statement on Thursday in Uyo, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, identified the suspects as Excellent Victor, Favour Kpenu, and Francis Amos, all male.
This, according to a statement on Thursday by Commissioner for Information, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, aims to maintain a clean pension records system and ensure the seamless payment of pensions to beneficiaries.
Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, disclosed this in a statement on Monday ahead of the match on Tuesday in Uyo, the state capital.
The Commissioner for Information emphasised that any narrative promoting good governance and the state’s progress is commendable.
President Bola Tinubu was represented at the ceremony by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo.
The fragile relationship between the two neighbours deteriorated recently, following the construction of a road by the Abia State Government into the territory of the Akwa Ibom State community.