Akwa Ibom State Police arrest a suspected armed robber in Uyo and recover a locally fabricated firearm, according to multiple reports. The police say the arrest follows a prompt response to a distress call, along with cooperation involving community youths. In one report, the suspect is identified as Edidiong Udoeyen. During the operation, officers recover the firearm described as locally made. After the arrest, police launch a manhunt for other members of the gang, who reportedly flee during the incident. The reports consistently describe the event as part of police efforts to disrupt armed robbery activities in the state and note that the operation is centered in Uyo. No reports among the provided sources detail injuries, charges filed, or the outcome of the wider search for the remaining suspects.