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Police foil bomb attack in Ikot Ekpene Correctional centre

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Akwa Ibom State police thwarted an attempted bomb attack at the Ikot Ekpene custodial centre, seizing high‑explosive ordnance after acting on credible intelligence. The intervention prevented potential loss of life and damage, safeguarding inmates, staff and the surrounding community.

Akwa Ibom State Police command says its operatives have foiled attempted bomb attack at the Ikot Ekpene custodial centre and recovered high Explosive Ordnance within the facility. In a press statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John on Monday night, she the operatives acted on credible intelligence from the authorities of the […] Police foil bomb attack in Ikot Ekpene Correctional centre