Press Release
Operatives of Akwa Ibom Police Command on the offensive against drugs and associate crimes have busted a cartel of peddlers and abusers of illicit substances in various locations, arresting four suspects in the process.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Akwa Ibom Command, DSP Timfon John who stated this on Sunday in Uyo, explained that the arrest followed intense raid of criminals’ black spots in the metropolis.
Timfon said large quantities of different drugs including Indian hemp, known in local parlance as ‘ikong ekpo’ were recovered from the suspects.
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“Based on credible information, operatives of the Command conducted a series of raids on several suspected illicit drug black spots within the Uyo metropolis. The coordinated operation led to the arrest of four male suspects and recovery of large quantities of illicit drugs,” she said.
The Police spokesperson listed the suspects as one Gideon Patrick Edet, Paul Joseph Effiong, Mfon Cletus Ikpe and Gideon Edet Etim.
As investigations continue, John vowed that no stone would be left unturned in the fight against illicit drugs and other unwholesome practices.
She assured that the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Baba Azare would sustain the tempo of crime-fighting, and urged criminal elements to change or be ready to face the superior firepower of security agencies.
Timfon, therefore, solicited support from members of the public in intelligence sharing on suspicious characters around their neigbourhood for quick response by operatives to nib crimes in the bud.
Police raid leads to arrest of suspected notorious vandal
Meanwhile, Akwa Ibom Police Command raid has led to arrest of a suspected notorious vandal in the state.
A press release dated August 23 and signed by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Police Command said ‘‘At approximately 9:30PM on August 18, 2025, police successfully arrested a suspected habitual vandal following an intelligence-led raid.
‘‘Acting on a credible information, operatives of the Command mobilized to raid the premises of God’stime Emmanuel James, a 23-year-old male from Midim Water Side. James, who had previously fled the community, was wanted in connection with the vandalization of school structures and private homes.
‘‘Upon arrival, officers sighted James and several other unknown individuals. James was apprehended during the raid, while the others escaped into a nearby creek on sighting the police vehicle.’’
John noted ‘‘Items recovered from the scene includes a small handbag containing dried leaves suspected to be cannabis, four door handles, a mini flashlight, and several parts of damaged door locks.
‘‘The suspect is currently in police custody. Authorities are asking victims of recent vandalism in the area to come forward to provide identification and statements to assist with the ongoing investigation and prosecution.’’
