He threatens us with gun- Wife reveals as police recover firearm, ammunition from husband

Wife of one Edet George, a resident of Ikot Akpan Afaha Village, Akwa Ibom State has narrated her husband threatens her and the whole family with a single barrel gun at any slight provocation.

She made the disclosure following the arrest of the husband and recovery of the firearm by police operatives.

A statement by the commands Public Relation Officer, Timfon John on Tuesday, disclosed that the suspect was arrested after credible intelligence indicated that he owned a firearm and habitually threatens members of the community with the weapon.

The command said, ”A thorough search of the suspect’s premises led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and eight (8) rounds of live cartridges concealed within the residence.

”During the course of the investigation, the suspect’s wife (name withheld), made a statement confirming that the suspect frequently used the firearm to intimidate and threaten not only members of the community but also his own family, including herself and their children.”

The Police said the recovered firearm and ammunition have been taken into custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the source of the weapon, determine its legality, and ascertain whether it has been used in the commission of any criminal offences.

She reiterated the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Azare’s commitment to combating the proliferation of illegal firearms and ensuring that individuals who unlawfully possess weapons or use them to terrorise innocent citizens are brought to justice.