Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Amanam Abraham with a locally made gun in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in a statement yesterday, said the 18-year-old suspect was apprehended on April 18 based on credible information that the command received.
“The arrest followed an information indicating that the suspect was in possession of illegal firearms.
“A search conducted on the suspect at the time of his arrest resulted in the recovery of a locally made pistol,” John said.
She said upon interrogation, the suspect claimed that his landlord gave him the gun as collateral for a N5,000 loan he took from him.
According to her, the suspect said his intention was to give the gun to his father for safekeeping.
John noted that the police had begun its investigation and the landlord would be invited for questioning.
She said the Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare commended the swift action of the officers in arresting the suspect and recovering the gun.
The PPRO reiterated the command’s commitment to maintain law and order, ensuring safety and security of all residents.
