Man arrested with toy gun claims he works for Akwa Ibom commissioner (opens original article in a new tab)

A man was arrested in Akwa Ibom for possessing a toy AK-47 and claimed to work for the state Commissioner for Information, though the commissioner denied having any vigilante operatives and stated only official security personnel were deployed. The suspect was identified as a gateman at a local radio station, and the police are continuing their investigation.

• Man arrested with toy AK-47 claimed to work for Akwa Ibom commissioner
• Police investigate suspect's claim of being a vigilante operative
• Commissioner denies having any vigilante operatives, says only official security personnel are deployed
• Suspect identified as gateman at local radio station, not on duty during incident
• Police continue investigation into circumstances of possession of imitation firearm