Akwa Ibom
Akpabio Set To Resolve Abia/Akwa Ibom Border Clash Says Senator Austin Akobundu
Akpabio Set To Resolve Abia/Akwa Ibom Border Clash Says Senator Austin Akobundu
Akpabio set to resolve Abia/Akwa Ibom border clash says Senator Austin Akobundu. The Senator representing Abia Central in the National Assembly, Austin Akobundu, has assured that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is taking decisive steps to resolve the recurring border skirmishes between Ikwuano in Abia State and Obot Akara in Akwa Ibom State.
His statement follows the recent killing of an indigene of Ariam Usaka Community in Ikwuano LGA by gunmen from the neighbouring Isie-Kwen, Ikrokwum, and Abama communities in Obot Akara LAG.
During his visit to the bereaved family in Ariam Usaka, Akobundu condemned the persistent bloodshed over the contested Ndurukpe farmland and called for calm on both sides.
He stressed the need for an end to the violence, urging all parties to embrace peace.
He revealed that Senate President Akpabio had swiftly responded to the crisis by establishing a team to investigate its root causes and ensure a peaceful resolution.
“When I was alerted by the Chairman of Ikwuano LGA about the unfortunate incident, I immediately informed the Senate President, His Excellency Godswill Akpabio.
“As a peace-loving leader, he swung into action, setting up a team dedicated to resolving this matter and bringing an end to the needless loss of human lives,” Akobundu stated.
The senator also highlighted his ongoing discussions with Obi Aguocha, representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, and Patrick Umoh, representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency.
“Both lawmakers have shown great commitment to resolving this dispute, and I assure you that, under the directive of the Senate President, this matter will be amicably settled,” he said.
Akobundu noted that he and Hon. Aguocha had taken immediate steps to prevent further casualties, emphasizing that lasting peace would be achieved through constructive dialogue rather than inflammatory public statements.
Issuing a statement without engaging stakeholders would be counterproductive. What we need is a collaborative approach where all concerned parties come together in good faith.
“My focus, alongside the relevant stakeholders, is to ensure peace. Rest assured, I will not disappoint you,” he promised, adding that he would support the deceased’s widow and four children.
The slain victim, 38-year-old Otutubuike Innocent, was part of a search party looking for another missing youth, Ebene Emele, when he was ambushed and shot dead by suspected gunmen from the Akwa Ibom communities. Emele had reportedly been kidnapped days earlier on the disputed land.
Expressing deep concern, the Mayor of Ikwuano LGA, Dr Anthony Nwaubani, decried the continuous attacks by people from Obot Akara and Ini LGAs, as well as the destruction of farmlands. He called on authorities to clearly demarcate the boundary, which he noted had been a subject of contention for over a century.
Similarly, the President-General of Ariam Usaka Development Union, Chief Charles Ugboaja, accused the Isie-Ikwen, Ikrokwum, and Abama communities of violating longstanding natural boundaries that had been recognised by their ancestors.
“The boundary is clearly marked by a thick forest that has remained untouched for centuries. Authorities must intervene to reaffirm the rightful demarcation.
“We demand the return of our abducted son—alive or his remains—and urgent relief for our farmers, who have been unable to work due to the ongoing conflict,” he asserted.
Akpabio
Adding his voice, the monarch of Ikemba Autonomous Community and Chairman of Ariam Usaka Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Eze Joseph Obaji, called for the implementation of previous findings by a Federal Government delegation and the Boundary Commission.
“The reports confirmed that the disputed land belongs to Ariam Usaka. The boundary line is clear: if coming from Ikwuano, it is after the army post; if coming from Ikot Ekpene, it is before the army post.
“The authorities must enforce this demarcation to end these needless clashes,” he stated.
Akwa Ibom Indigenes Protest RMAFC Meeting, Warn Against Tampering With State’s Oil Wells
Akwa Ibom indigenes protest RMAFC meeting, warn against tampering with State’s Oil Wells. Akwa Ibom indigenes resident in Abuja on Tuesday stormed the venue of a meeting of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), where the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) on Disputed/New Oil Wells was sitting, to protest what they described as attempts to reopen a matter already settled by the Supreme Court.
The protesters cautioned that no individual or agency should tamper with Akwa Ibom State’s 76 oil wells, stressing that the ownership of the wells was conclusively determined in favour of the state by the Supreme Court in 2012.
They insisted that any move to revisit the issue through administrative or technical processes would amount to a disregard for the authority of the apex court and could undermine peace in the Niger Delta region.
Akwa Ibom State was formally represented at the IATC meeting by a high-powered delegation comprising leading legal practitioners, government officials and technocrats. Members of the delegation included Paul Usoro, SAN; Assam Assam, SAN; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, SAN; Uwemedimo Nwoko, SAN; Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN; and a former Attorney-General of Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom Indigenes Protest RMAFC Meeting
Also on the state’s delegation were the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Emem Bob, Former Attorney General and Commissioner Justice, Barr. Ekpenyong Ntekim; the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Aniekan Umanah; Honourable Member representing Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Dr Patrick Umoh, among others.
The delegation is expected to present Akwa Ibom State’s position before the committee, reiterating that the Supreme Court judgment remains final and binding, and urging all relevant federal agencies to respect and uphold the ruling.
PVC, APC E-Registration: Umo Eno Charges Constituents To Embrace Exercises
PVC, APC e-registration: Umo Eno charges constituents to embrace exercises. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged indigenes and residents of Ibiakpan Obotim Ward II, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, as well as others across the state, to participate in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and APC membership e-registration exercise, as, according to him, it is crucial for validating party membership and ensuring their voices are heard.
Addressing a crowd of APC members and supporters at his hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo, the Governor said that boosting both registrations is also critical to attracting more dividends, programmes, and welfare to the area.
“More party membership in a particular Ward implies more allocation of the party’s welfare to the place. And, I enjoin you to step up the membership numbers in order to be significant and relevant in the party’s scheme of things,” he noted.
The Governor directed the people to ensure that they register appropriately with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to have their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC, and become eligible to participate in future electoral exercises.
“No matter how populated you are in your party, if you don’t have your PVC, such a party population will be meaningless because your vote would not be counted as expected.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno
“So, I urge you to take these things very seriously and act accordingly for you and our people to be qualified to participate adequately in the upcoming elections,” he stressed.
Having gone round during the day to inspect the ongoing 120-metre Ofriyo–Eket Bridge and the 2.5 kilometre dual carriageway connecting Eket and Nsit Ubium Local Government Areas, and the ongoing General Hospital project in Ikot Ekpene Udo, the Governor enjoined the people to fully support the projects and other developmental initiatives of the administration for the overall benefit of the local government are
Police Arrests Suspected Car Snatcher, Recover Stolen Vehicle In Akwa Ibom
Police arrests suspected car snatcher, recover stolen cehicle in Akwa Ibom. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief and recovered a stolen vehicle in a swift operation in Uyo.
According to a statement released by the Command and signed by DSP Timfon John, LLB, Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer.
The incident occurred on 20th January 2026 around 11:30 pm, when operatives on routine night patrol along Godswill Akpabio International Stadium responded to a distress call from a man, a Bolt driver, who reported that his Toyota Corolla had been stolen at gunpoint.
Police quickly traced the stolen vehicle to Nkwot Ikono Village, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of Sunday Okon, a resident of Nna Enin Village, Uruan Local Government Area.
The suspect, who was found in possession of the stolen Toyota Corolla (registration DKA 337 CB) reportedly confessed to the crime during preliminary interrogation.
The Police Command said that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang and recover their weapons.
Police Arrests
Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commended the prompt response and professionalism of the officers, reassuring residents of the Command’s commitment to combating violent crimes and protecting lives and property across the state.
The public has been urged to remain vigilant and provide timely information to assist police operations.
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