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PHOTOS: Police arrest graduate for operating illegal arms fabrication factory in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a University of Uyo graduate, Koabasi Marsodi, who operates an illegal arms fabrication facility.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, March 16, 2026 said operatives raided the suspected criminal facility based on credible intelligence reports that illicit chin-chin snacks laced with Indian hemp were being produced and distributed from the location.
According to the PPRO, further investigations revealed that the facility was not only used for the production of narcotic-laced food items but also functioned as a clandestine arms and ammunition fabrication workshop.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational breakthrough in its ongoing Operation Zero Black Spots, a strategic initiative aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts, illegal arms production centres, and drug networks across the State,” the statement read.
“On 15th March 2026 at about 2100 hours, operatives of the Command, acting on credible intelligence, stormed a suspected criminal facility located at Idem Street, off Itu Road, Uyo.
“The operation was carried out by Operatives of the command following intelligence reports that illicit chin-chin snacks laced with Indian hemp were being produced and distributed from the location.
“Upon raiding the premises, Police operatives discovered that the facility was not only being used for the production of narcotic-laced food items but also functioned as a clandestine arms and ammunition fabrication workshop.
“During a thorough search of the premises, the following exhibits were recovered: Eight (8) refilled cartridges, Six (6) empty expended cartridges, One (1) bag of gunpowder, Refilling pellets, A pack of striking pins One rifle butt, Filing, cutting and drilling machines used for weapon fabrication, Filing and cutting stones, Assorted sets of saws, Two machetes, Substance suspected to be Indian hemp, Packets of chin-chin suspected to be laced with Indian hemp, Two pairs of black military boots, belts and jacket, One laptop computer, Three live turtles suspected to be used for charms and Other incriminating items
“During the operation, two suspects were arrested, namely: Marsodi John (M) and Koabasi Marsodi (M) A.K.A FIVE
“Both suspects are indigenes of Uya Oron in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the principal suspect, Koabasi Marsodi, a graduate of Animal Science from the University of Uyo, allegedly operates the illegal facility.
“He confessed to producing narcotic-laced chin-chin and engaging in the illegal fabrication and modification of firearms, including cutting long guns into shorter, concealable weapons.
“The suspects are currently in Police custody, while discreet investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal network mentioned during interrogation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, has reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering resolve to identify, dismantle and prosecute individuals involved in illegal arms fabrication, drug distribution and other criminal activities that threaten public safety.
“The Commissioner further warned that any individual or group involved in criminal enterprises within the State should immediately desist or be prepared to face the full weight of the law, as the Command will continue to intensify intelligence-driven operations across all identified black spots.
“Members of the public are encouraged to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information, assuring that all information received will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.”
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Three men were shot and k!lled in a brazen daylight attack inside a McDonald’s in the Johannesburg CBD, South Africa.
The incident occurred on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Police said the victims, aged between 30 and 45, were having breakfast when two masked suspects entered the restaurant at the corner of Jeppe and Small streets and opened fire.
All three men were declared d3ad at the scene.
The victims are believed to be foreign national shop owners.
The shooting triggered a swift response from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department, with officers sealing off the area as emergency services attended to the scene.
South African Police Service detectives opened a triple murder investigation and launched a manhunt for the gunmen.
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni condemned the k!llings, saying, “No stone will be left unturned during the investigation of the incident.”
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward or report anonymously.
Footage circulating widely on social media appears to show the aftermath of the attack, with three men lying motionless on the restaurant floor as blood pools around them.
Authorities believe the k!llings may be linked to ongoing turf wars, warning that such violence has become a near-weekly occurrence.
Ward 59 councillor, Sthembiso Hlatshwayo said he has approached the Premier’s office, requesting an intervention.
“Things are worse as we speak, and they are going to be worse still. They are k!lling each other. Each and every week, they k!ll two; it is a reality,” he said.
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At least 29 people have been k!lled after suspected terrorists attacked the Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Local officials and community leaders, who spoke to Reuters said that the attackers invaded the community late on Sunday, April 26, 2026 and carried out “sporadic shootings for several hours, k!lling residents and destroying property.
Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, confirmed the d3ath toll during a visit to Guyaku.
He condoled with bereaved families and described the incident as “tragic and unacceptable.”
In a statement issued on Monday after visiting the community, the governor said the state government is intensifying security operations to restore peace.
“My heart breaks for the people of Guyaku in Gombi LGA. Today, I stood on the ground where our brothers and sisters were cruelly taken from us. This act of cowardice is an affront to our humanity and will not go unpunished,” Fintiri said.
“To the bereaved families: Adamawa mourns with you. To the attackers: justice is coming. We will rebuild, and we will remain resilient.”
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Residents of Igando, Lagos State have been left in shock after a couple, Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna, were accused of b£ating their 10-year-old adopted daughter, identified as Faith, to d£ath following weeks of alleged abuse.
According to local accounts, the incident occurred on Sunday, April 26, after what neighbours described as prolonged maltreatment. The child was reportedly subjected to frequent assaults and made to carry out strenuous errands despite being ill for about two weeks.
A resident, Adekunle Taofeek, said the situation escalated when the couple allegedly beat the already sick child.
“The couple had adopted a 10-year-old girl. They had been consistently maltreating and assaulting the child, while also sending her on unnecessary errands,” he said.
“I was informed that the girl had been sick for about two weeks, yet the abuse continued. Yesterday, both the husband and wife allegedly beat the child severely despite her condition, and sadly, she died.” he added
The suspects were said to have taken the child to a hospital after the incident, where she was confirmed dead on arrival.
Another resident, who spoke anonymously, alleged that the couple initially attempted to conceal the death.
“The moment the girl died, they kept her corpse in the room and acted as though nothing had happened. The wife even came out this morning to cook in the kitchen like nothing had happened.
“It was residents who had been observing what was going on that raised the alarm about the whereabouts of the girl before they discovered that she had died. If they had succeeded in disposing of the body, no one would have known her whereabouts.”
Angered by the incident, youths in the area reportedly apprehended the woman, while the man was later held after allegedly leaving home to arrange transportation to dispose of the body.
The case was reported to the Nigeria Police Force at the Igando division, leading to the arrest of both suspects and recovery of the child’s body. A police source told Punch that preliminary findings indicate the girl was already dead before she was taken to the hospital.
“Our preliminary findings revealed that the child was already dead before she was brought to the medical facility. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, for further investigation,” the source said. Taofeek added that hospital verification contradicted the suspects’ claims.
“While I was questioning the suspect, he claimed the girl was sick, that they rushed her to the hospital, and that she died while receiving treatment. I then asked which hospital was involved.
“Unfortunately for him, the doctor there is known to me and also my personal physician. I called the doctor to verify the claim, and he confirmed that a child was brought to the hospital, but she was already dead on arrival.”
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