30 August 2026 · Nsit Ubium
Kidnapping in Akwa Ibom
OpenWatch has recorded 82 reported kidnapping incidents in Akwa Ibom State, 11 of them in the last 12 months. That is 20% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 30 of 37 among the states where kidnapping is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
11
Fatalities · 12 mo
1
Incidents · all-time
82
Fatalities · all-time
44
Latest reported kidnapping in Akwa Ibom
4 June 2026 · Mkpat Enin
Police rescued three abducted children and arrested two suspected child traffickers in Ekparakwa village, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom.
25 May 2026 · Mbo
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested 178 suspects for various crimes, including kidnapping and armed robbery, and rescued victims of kidnapping and human trafficking during operations in May.
19 May 2026 · Uyo
A 300-level Theatre Arts student from the University of Uyo was kidnapped in Akwa Ibom State, with the family reportedly paying a ransom of N1.5 million without his release.
13 May 2026 · Etinan
Police in Akwa Ibom State arrested three suspects involved in a child trafficking syndicate and recovered a newborn baby sold without parental consent. The operation took place on May 13, 2026, following a report from the baby's father.
28 April 2026
Police and EFCC rescued 14 persons abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways in a joint operation. The victims were freed without any loss of life.
22 April 2026 · Mkpat Enin
A notorious kidnapper known as Ubong Michael was arrested in Ikot Aka Village, Akwa Ibom State, with a human skull and other weapons. He is believed to be involved in multiple kidnapping operations and is assisting police in ongoing investigations.
17 April 2026
Fifteen passengers were abducted by suspected pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways, prompting a police operation for their rescue. The incident is part of a pattern of recurring attacks in the area.
16 April 2026 · Nsit Ubium
Two hostages were rescued by police in Nsit Ubium, Akwa Ibom, after being abducted during an attack linked to a land dispute. Firearms were recovered at the scene.
26 February 2026
A two-month-old baby was abducted in Ikot Etetuk Village, Akwa Ibom State, but was later rescued by the police. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the abduction was reported.
Other threats in Akwa Ibom
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as kidnapping in Akwa Ibom State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 30 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Akwa Ibom risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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