A 13-year-old boy, Samuel Sunday, has been arrested in Akwa Ibom State for allegedly carrying a firearm to school and using it to threaten his classmates.
Samuel, a pupil at St. Paul Primary School (SPPS) in Ikot Ibiok, Eket Local Government Area, was apprehended alongside his father, Mr. Sunday, at the Akwa Ibom State Police Command Headquarters in Uyo.
Police Investigation and Arrest
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, the young suspect took the locally made pistol from his father’s wardrobe on November 24, 2024.
He had reportedly been brandishing the weapon in school for over two months before his arrest on January 30, 2025.
“Based on credible intelligence received on January 28, 2025, our operatives swiftly moved in, arresting Samuel and seizing the firearm,” DSP John stated.
Under questioning, the boy admitted to keeping the gun since November. His father was later arrested as part of the ongoing investigation.
Other Criminal Cases Uncovered
The police also paraded several suspects involved in various crimes, including:
Child Trafficking: Two suspects, Roseline Maurice and Eno Udoka, were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and selling a child for ₦200,000 in Itu LGA.
The proceeds were used to buy household items, which have been recovered.
Sexual Exploitation: A human trafficking syndicate coercing young girls into relationships with men to sell their babies was dismantled.
Two women, Gift Essien Tommy and Peace Ekanem, were arrested.
Rape Case: A 60-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl and giving her ₦200 as “compensation.”
Additionally, suspects linked to cultism, armed robbery, vandalism, drug dealing, and child theft were also apprehended.
DSP John assured the public that all suspects would face prosecution upon the completion of investigations.
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