Akwa Ibom Police Rescue Two Victims from Sea Piracy on Ibeno Waterways
Police rescued a Ghanaian national and a Nigerian victim on September 30, 2026, after a sea‑piracy attack on Ibeno waterways.
In Brief
- •Police rescued a Ghanaian national and a Nigerian victim on September 30, 2026, after a sea‑piracy attack on Ibeno waterways.
- •Operatives from the Asawana Mobile Police Base engaged suspected pirates near the Akwa Ibom‑Rivers boundary, resulting in gunfire and the pirates’ escape.
- •The operation recovered multiple outboard engines, containers, SIM cards, and other items, and led to the arrest of two suspected transformer vandals.
- •The rescue was announced by CP Mohammed Baba Azare at a press conference in Uyo.
- •Community members in Etinan assisted the police during the operation.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights the ongoing threat of maritime piracy along Nigeria’s coast, affecting both local and foreign nationals. Successful police intervention demonstrates effective law‑enforcement coordination and community cooperation, potentially deterring future piracy and vandalism in the region.
Key Details
- Rescue Date
- September 30, 2026
- Victims
- 2 (Ghanaian national and Nigerian)
- Location
- Ibeno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State
- Recovered Items
- 200HP and 40HP outboard engines, containers, SIM cards, and other equipment
- Arrested Vandals
- Chinedu Onwe and Enobong Jonah
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