The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has introduced the profitable raid of a felony armory in Ikot Ekpene Native Authorities Space, ensuing within the arrest of a 72-year-old man and the restoration of a number of firearms.
In a press release launched on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed that the operation was carried out at roughly 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
New Telegraph experiences that throughout the raid, the suspect, recognized as Monday Maurice Okoko, was apprehended.
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A subsequent search of his residence led to the restoration of an assortment of unlawful weapons, together with one domestically made revolver pistol, one cut-to-size domestically made pistol, one single-barrel domestically fabricated gun, and one LAR domestically fabricated gun.
5 Dane gunpowder expenses and Borries ammunition had been additionally seized.
“On April 26, 2025, at roughly 0515hrs, a joint operation led by operatives of the Command resulted within the arrest of 1 Monday Maurice Okoko, a 72-year-old male.
A subsequent search of the suspect’s residence and premises led to the restoration of firearms from his armory,” the assertion learn partly.
The police additional confirmed {that a} preliminary investigation is underway, with efforts ongoing to apprehend different members of the suspected felony community.
The Command reaffirmed its dedication to making sure the protection and safety of residents throughout the state.
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