The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has further intensified ongoing operations aimed at the swift rescue of victims abducted during the recent pirate attack along the Calabar–Oron waterways and the immediate arrest of all perpetrators behind the act.
In close synergy with the Cross River State Police Command and the Nigerian Navy, the Command has deployed a formidable combination of marine, tactical, and intelligence assets to dominate the waterways and adjoining creeks, with a view to tracking down the criminals and securing the safe release of the victims.
Acting on the directive of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 6, AIG Auwal Musa Mohammed, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, has ordered sustained, intelligence-driven operations, including coordinated patrols, surveillance, and targeted raids across identified criminal hideouts within the maritime corridor.
The Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safe rescue of all abducted persons and bringing the perpetrators to justice. He warned that the Command, in collaboration with sister security agencies, will leave no stone unturned in flushing out criminal elements from the waterways.
Members of the public, especially residents of riverine communities, are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and timely information that could aid ongoing operations.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command assures the good people of the State that every necessary measure is being taken to restore safety and public confidence along the waterways, stressing that there will be no hiding place for criminals.
Signed:
DSP Timfon John, LLB, Anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Akwa Ibom State Command
April 20, 2026
