Police Week: Officers sweep Akwa Ibom streets, provide free medical services
Add us on Google The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State on Monday kicked off activities for the 2026 Police Week with a statewide sanitation exercise and a medical outreach. Police Week is an annual event of the Nigeria Police Force aimed at fostering closer ties with citizens through community-based activities. Timfon John, the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, said in a statement on Monday that the outreach is aimed at improving public health and strengthening community relations. Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said the initiative, led by the Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, Baba Azare, involved deploying officers to markets, roads and other public spaces across the state where they carried out extensive clean-up operations. The police said the exercise is to show the command’s commitment to community service and environmental safety, beyond its core law enforcement duties. READ ALSO: Police arrest Akwa Ibom village head with AK-47 rifle The statement said the command organised a medical outreach to provide residents with free consultations, basic health screenings, and essential medications. The police said the outreach was designed to support underserved populations and reinforce trust between officers and the public. Mr Azare, in the statement, urged residents to maintain clean surroundings, stressing that “collective responsibility and cooperation remain critical in building safer communities.” Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to print (Opens in new window) Print