A 60-year-old man, Okon William 'M', has been arrested by the Cross River State Police Command in connection with illegal arms trafficking. The arrest took place on April 19, 2026, at about 1700 hours in Ubanbat community, within the Odukpani Local Government Area, following credible intelligence from the command's Anti-Kidnapping Unit. Police recovered two locally fabricated long guns from the suspect during a thorough search after his apprehension. According to Police Public Relations Officer ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the operation was part of the command's ongoing efforts to curb the spread of illegal firearms and violent crime in the state. Preliminary investigations indicate that William allegedly used covert methods to evade detection while engaging in arms trafficking. He has since provided information aiding probes into a broader network involved in the fabrication and distribution of illegal weapons. The Commissioner of Police, Rashid Afegbua, confirmed that William is in police custody and will be charged in court once investigations conclude. Authorities are intensifying efforts to arrest other members of the network and recover more illegal arms. Afegbua urged residents to provide credible intelligence to support security operations across the state.
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