Nigeria: Police Intercept Vehicle, Recover Firearms in Akwa Ibom – Official

The police said they are determined to rid the state of illegal firearms and criminals.

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State has said its operatives recovered a locally fabricated firearm and two live cartridges from a vehicle during a stop-and-search operation in the state.

Timfon John, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Uyo.

Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said the incident occurred at the Ikot Ekpene Control Post when officers stopped a…