Press Release
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has concluded plans to arraign robbery suspects in court after investigation.
Authorities say investigation is ongoing and the suspects would be charged to court upon completion.
This was as the command successfully dismantled a three-man armed robbery syndicate and recovered arms and ammunition in its relentless effort to rid the state of criminally minded elements.
A press release signed by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command said ‘‘On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 20:00 hours, police operatives acting on credible intelligence apprehended two suspects at a native doctor’s residence in Ikot Ineme Village.
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‘‘The suspects, identified as: Akan Udo ‘M’, 40 years, of Ikot Edem Udo Village, Namso Monday ‘M’, 20 years of Ikot Umo Essien Odoro Ikot Village, they were arrested while receiving treatment for undisclosed ailments. The native doctor, who is suspected of aiding the criminal gang is currently at large, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.’’
According to her, ‘‘During the subsequent investigation, a third suspect was identified and arrested in connection with the same armed robbery incident. He was identified as Mbata Udo ‘M’, 40 years of Ikot Ukpong Offiong Village.
‘‘A comprehensive search led to the recovery of the following items from the suspects : one locally made pistol, one locally made revolver pistol, 16 machetes, six mobile phones, two big generators, one battle axe and one plier and other incriminating items.’’
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commended the officers for their diligence, and reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to rooting out criminal elements and ensuring the safety of all residents.
