The Akwa Ibom State Police Command reports that it prevents an attempted attack on a palace in Essien Udim Local Government Area and arrests a man found with a firearm. Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John says officers acted on credible intelligence and responded after a distress call late on July 1, 2026, around 9:00 p.m. The suspect, identified as Bassey Udo Idiong, is 42 years old. Police say the man allegedly stormed the palace armed with a locally made pistol. Officers disarm him without incident and recover the weapon, and the suspect is currently in custody. The command says a discreet investigation is underway to determine the suspect’s motive, trace where the gun came from, and identify any possible accomplices. After investigations are completed, police say the suspect will be charged to court. Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare commends the officers for their professionalism and reiterates the command’s commitment to combat illegal firearms and violent crime in the state. He also calls on the public to provide timely, credible information, assuring confidentiality, and warns that there will be no hiding place for anyone trying to disrupt peace and security.
Police Arrest Suspect After Foiled Palace Attack in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command reports that it prevents an attempted attack on a palace in Essien Udim Local Government Area and arrests a man found with a firearm. Police spokesperson DSP Timfon...
- Police foiled an alleged palace attack in Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom.
- A 42-year-old man, Bassey Udo Idiong, is arrested after officers respond to a distress call.
- Police say the suspect had a locally made pistol; officers disarm him and recover the firearm.
- The police investigate the suspect’s motive, the source of the weapon, and whether there were accomplices.
- Police say the suspect is in custody and will be charged to court after investigations conclude.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly stormed a palace in Essien Udim Local Government Area armed with a locally made pistol.Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John confirmed the arrest in a statement issued Saturday in Uyo. She identified the suspect as Bassey Udo Idiong, who was apprehended on July 1, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m. following a distress call.According to the statement, operatives acted swiftly on credible intelligence, mobilized to the scene, disarmed the suspect without incident, and recovered the firearm.“The prompt response of the Police not only prevented what could have resulted in a tragic loss of life but also underscores the Command’s unwavering commitment to responding decisively to every credible security threat within the state,” the statement read.John added that the suspect is in custody while a discreet investigation is underway to trace the source of the weapon, determine his motive, and identify possible accomplices. She noted that the suspect will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare commended the officers for their professionalism and assured residents of the Command’s resolve to eliminate illegal firearms and violent crime. He urged the public to support the police with timely, credible information, stressing that all reports would be treated with confidentiality.Azare also warned criminal elements that there would be no hiding place for anyone attempting to disrupt peace and security in Akwa Ibom State.
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