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Akwa Ibom State

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Snapshot

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State

Akwa Ibom

Year

2026

Crime Index

0.28

Total Incidents

28

#32nd

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Tracked Incidents (2026)

28

Most Prevalent Risk

Firearms Trafficking, Armed Robbery

Most Affected LGA

Mkpat-Enin

Operational Score

0.28

Ranked 32nd

Weighted Contribution

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Activity Pace

From January 1 to July 13, 2026, Akwa Ibom experienced a significant decrease in security incidents compared to the same period in 2025. Incidents dropped by 31.7% (28 vs 41), fatalities by 55.6% (4 vs 9), and victims by 61.8% (13 vs 34). This suggests a positive security trend, potentially due to increased law enforcement effectiveness or reduced criminal activity.

Rising Risk

While overall incidents have decreased, Firearms Trafficking remains a significant concern in Akwa Ibom, with 4 recorded incidents between January 1 and July 13, 2026. This indicates a persistent challenge in controlling the flow of illicit weapons, which could fuel other violent crimes if not addressed proactively.

Severity Level

Insufficient lethality data for this period.

Future Outlook

The current downward trend in security incidents and fatalities suggests a potentially more secure environment in Akwa Ibom for the remainder of 2026. However, the continued presence of Firearms Trafficking indicates that vigilance against weapon-related violence should remain a priority.

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Incident Intelligence

Incidents in 2026 (Monthly)

Monthly breakdown of tracked security incidents

Prevalent Risk

Top risk indicators by frequency

High Impact Incidents in Akwa Ibom (2026)

LGA-level incident density map

Incidents by Actors

Distribution of incidents by actor type

Verified Updates

Recent Incidents in Akwa Ibom - 2026

Latest verified incident records linked to this state's location intelligence profile.

Jul 05, 2026 Low

Fake police inspector arrested in Akwa Ibom

Uyo

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a fake police Inspector, identified as Precious Joseph, over alleged impersonation.A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said items recovered from the suspect included a police beret, police buttons and insignia, Inspector rank badges, PMF uniforms, and a military camouflage sweater.

Jul 01, 2026 Low

Police foil palace attack in Akwa Ibom, arrest suspect with pistol

Essien Udim

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly stormed a palace with a locally manufactured pistol in Essien Udim Local Government Area of the state. The Commands Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Saturday. According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Bassey Udo Idiong, was arrested on July 1, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m. following a distress call. The police spokesperson said operatives acted on credible intelligence, swiftly mobilised to the scene, disarmed the suspect and recovered the locally made pistol.

Jun 27, 2026 Low

Police foil robbery attack in Uyo, arrest suspect

Mkpat-Enin

Operatives of Akwa Ibom State Police Command over the weekend foiled a robbery operation at Ikot Okubo village in Uyo Local Government Area, arrested one suspect and recovered a locally fabricated firearm. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Timfon John, in a statement in Uyo on Monday said the intervention was made following a distress call from a concerned resident of the area. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., operatives of the Command deployed on stop-and-search duty along Mayflower axis of Oron Road, Uyo, swiftly responded to a distress call from a concerned resident of Ikot Okubo Village, Uyo Local Government Area, reporting that suspected armed robbers were actively operating within the community.

Jun 23, 2026 Low

NSCDC confiscates 45,000 litres of illegal petroleum products in Akwa Ibom

Mkpat-Enin

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have impounded a tanker with 45,000 litres of illegally acquired petroleum products. The NSCDC State Commandant, Mrs Geraldine Abetianbe, who disclosed this at a press briefing on Friday, said three suspects were arrested during the operation, which followed credible intelligence.

Jun 17, 2026 Low

Akwa Ibom man nabbed with 36 stolen phones

Itu

Officers of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have re-arrested a suspected receiver and distributor of stolen mobile phones, Musa Idris, who was found in possession of 34 assorted Android phones and two button phones linked to robbery activities within and outside the state. The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo, on Wednesday. Azare also highlighted other achievements of the command within the period, including the enforcement of vehicle registration regulations and a crackdown on false security information. He said the suspect was arrested along the CalabarItu Road axis following credible intelligence.

Risk Breakdown

Operational Risk

Indicator Incidents (Current) Incidents (Prev) Status
Firearms Trafficking 4 2 Escalating
Armed Robbery 3 3 Stable
Assaults 2 1 Escalating
Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse 2 1 Escalating
Kidnapping 2 7 Improving
Organ Trafficking 2 1 Escalating
Theft 2 5 Improving
Economic Sabotage 1 1 Stable
Human Trafficking 1 4 Improving

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