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.

The Nigeria Police Force has refuted claims that its operatives permitted armed bandits to pass through a checkpoint without challenge, stating that the individuals in the viral video are vigilantes, not bandits. The police emphasized the importance of accurate reporting regarding security matters.

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, has highlighted that the Nigerian maritime sector, while a significant contributor to economic growth, is confronted with complex security threats. This statement was made during a discussion on the challenges facing the sector in Uyo, according to ThisDay Live.

Abdulafeez Alabi, an operative of the Amotekun Corps, has been arrested following the accidental shooting of a man during an attempt to apprehend two individuals involved in a violent altercation in the Saki area of Oyo state. The incident reportedly took place around 7pm on Thursday, according to police sources cited by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed claims made in a viral video that purportedly shows a police officer engaging with armed bandits in Katsina State. The police described the narrative as false and misleading, emphasizing their ongoing collaboration with local security volunteers. The statement was issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).