Akwa Ibom: Return of Peace as Militants Down Arms

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Okon Bassey in Uyo writes on the return of peace and normalcy to Akwa Ibom council areas as militants, kidnappers and cultists have put down their arms and ammunition as part of the new amnesty deal proferred by the state  government

Recently, peace and normalcy returned to councils in Akwa Ibom State as militants, cultists and kidnappers put down their arms and ammunition and returned to their homes, as against in the past where they lived in bushes and thick forests. As expected, with this new found peace, life has returned to normal for the communities involved-Ukanafun and Etim Ekpo Local Government Areas

Reign of Terror 

Prior to this new found peace, Ukanafun and Etim Ekpo Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State had been two most terrorised areas in the state for more than two years. Residents could not go to bed with their two eyes closed just as many fled to…



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