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Police arrest robbery suspects, recover weapons in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made pistol, a live cartridge and a stolen motorcycle during separate operations in the state.

Police said the suspects, Thankgod Daniel, 21, and Ekom Effiong, 44, both from Ukanafun Local Government Area, were arrested during a stop-and-search operation at Etinan Roundabout at about 10:30 pm on 11 June 2026.

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NEMA launches flood preparedness campaign in A’Ibom

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched its 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on Flood Disaster Risk Reduction in Akwa Ibom State, urging stakeholders to prioritise preventive measures against flooding.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Uyo on Monday, the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, said disaster management agencies and stakeholders must adopt a proactive approach to disaster risk reduction rather than merely responding to emergencies.