The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says its operatives have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Oron waterways in the state. According to a statement issued in Uyo on Tuesday by the police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, operatives of the Marine Police in Oron acted on credible intelligence about a planned kidnapping operation in the area. The disclosure was reported by the Daily Post, though further details of the operation were not provided in the available report.

Police in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, have foiled a planned kidnapping operation in Oron, according to Punch. The operation led to the recovery of guns, ammunition, and speedboats believed to be intended for use in the plot. Details of arrests or suspects were not provided in the available report. The incident highlights ongoing security efforts by the Akwa Ibom Police Command to curb kidnapping and related crimes in the coastal area of the state.

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have intensified raids on crime-prone areas to mop up small arms and light weapons ahead of electioneering activities, according to Leadership. The command said a 23-year-old suspected cult leader was apprehended with a firearm in Ikot Ekpene local government area. Police disclosed the development to journalists at the state headquarters in Ikot Akpanabia, describing it as part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free election period.

Police in Akwa Ibom State have foiled a planned kidnapping operation and recovered arms, according to a statement by the command's spokesperson, Timfon John, addressed to journalists in Uyo on Tuesday. Premium Times reported the development, though further details about the operation, suspects, or the weapons recovered were not disclosed in the report.

The Cross River State police command has announced plans to launch Operation VELVET at the Dolphin Marine Base to curb piracy and other maritime crimes along Calabar's waterways. The move follows a resurgence of waterway abductions in the area, with three reported cases between April and August 2026. Joint security forces are expected to take part in the anti-piracy offensive, according to the Daily Post.

Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a suspected gunman following an alleged attack on a palace. This arrest is part of ongoing police operations aimed at combating violent crime, drug trafficking, and the illegal possession of firearms in the region, according to Premium Times.