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Police arrest suspected gunman after alleged palace attack
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Police arrest suspected gunman after alleged palace attack

Police in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, arrested a 42-year-old man named Bassey Udo Idiong for allegedly threatening to shoot a traditional ruler with a locally made pistol. The incident occurred in Essien Udim Local Government Area after a distress call alerted authorities. According to the police spokesperson, the suspect was disarmed and taken into custody without incident, and the weapon was recovered. The police stated that their swift action prevented potential harm. The suspect remains in custody while investigators examine the circumstances, including the origin of the firearm and possible motives. This arrest follows recent police operations targeting violent crimes, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms in the region.

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Premium Times Nigeria logoPremium Times NigeriaIndependentCenter16 hr. ago
Police arrest suspected gunman after alleged palace attack

Police in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, arrested a 42-year-old man named Bassey Udo Idiong for allegedly threatening to shoot a traditional ruler with a locally made pistol. The incident occurred in Essien Udim Local Government Area after a distress call alerted authorities. According to the police spokesperson, the suspect was disarmed and taken into custody without incident, and the weapon was recovered. The police stated that their swift action prevented potential harm. The suspect remains in custody while investigators examine the circumstances, including the origin of the firearm and possible motives. This arrest follows recent police operations targeting violent crimes, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms in the region.

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