The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspects involved in the killing of an unidentified man in Ikpe Ikot Akpan Village, along the Ikot Ekpene–Uyo Road. According to Punch, the victim was allegedly beaten and set ablaze by a mob at about 7:05 am on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, following an allegation whose details were not specified. Police say efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible.

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, Nigeria, arrested a 23-year-old man found with a loaded shotgun, according to PM News. The suspect, identified as Mfon Essien from Ikot Inyang Itak Village in Ikono Local Government Area, was arrested along Ayah Road, off Uyo Road in Ikot Ekpene, on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Further details about the circumstances of the arrest were not provided.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Zaranga village in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria, on Monday, reportedly killing 11 people. According to the Daily Post, the assailants invaded the community while residents were asleep, opening fire and setting houses ablaze. The assault has left the community in shock, with several residents reportedly fleeing into nearby areas for safety.

The police announced the arrest of a man named Wisdom Umana, who was apprehended with a toy gun by an officer at the Government House in Uyo. Umana claimed to work for an Akwa Ibom commissioner, according to a statement released by the police.

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.