Press Release
A suspected notorious fraudster who allegedly specialised in impersonating Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Finance, Emem Bob, is in police net.
The suspect is one Imeobong Akpan ‘M’ of Ikot Ekpene Udo Village, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area who specialised in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.
Operatives of the Command arrested the suspect following a credible complaint lodged on 22 May, 2026, at about 2230hrs, that an unknown individual had been fraudulently using the name, official identity, and photographs of the Commissioner on fake social media platforms to deceive members of the public.
The police, according to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, in a press release, recorded the breakthrough in a sustained fight against cybercrime and criminal deception.
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Again, on 21 May, 2026, at about 1150 hrs, the Chief Security Officer of a Federal Government College (name withheld) reported that some renovation materials belonging to the school had been stolen from the premises.
The stolen items, mainly burglary proofs meant for the ongoing renovation of hostel blocks within the institution, were carefully removed from where they had been secured for the Federal Government-backed project.
Upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Command immediately commenced a discreet investigation which led to the arrest of David Ukpe ‘M’, 36 years, a security guard attached to the school, Emmanuel Johnny ‘M’, 49 years, Murtala Muhammad ‘M’, 24 years and Sani Abubakar ‘M’, 41 years.
According to police, exhibits recovered included stolen burglary proofs removed from the school renovation site.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects conspired to steal and illegally sell the renovation materials for personal gain.
The suspects reportedly confessed to the crime and are currently assisting investigators with useful information aimed at arresting other collaborators and recovering additional stolen items.
The Commissioner of Police described the act as a direct sabotage of government developmental efforts and a gross betrayal of public trust, especially by persons entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding public property.
