Nigerian Navy arrests militant collaborator

The Nigeria — Nigerian Navy>>> arrested Ime Edet Ekiko>>>, also known as Pastor Ime, on May 24, 2026, on Dayspring Island, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Nigeria — Cross River State>>>. He is suspected of collaborating with a wanted militant named Simeon Ehui>>>. Intelligence linked Ime Edet Ekiko>>> to providing information on security personnel movements and concealing equipment used in militant activities. Simeon Ehui>>> reportedly fled the area due to pressure from the Nigeria — Nigerian Navy>>>. Following preliminary investigations, Ime Edet Ekiko>>> was handed over to the United States — United States Department of State>>> for further investigation and potential prosecution. This action is part of ongoing security operations by the Nigeria — Nigerian Navy>>> to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security in the Calabar-Oron waterways, which have been plagued by kidnapping and other criminal activities. Abiodun Folorunsho>>>, Director Naval Information, confirmed these developments.