Press Release
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has busted criminal black spots and arrested 23 suspects in Ibaka Fishing Port, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
This was the command’s major operational success following a coordinated raid of identified criminal black spots within Ibaka Fishing Port, and recovery of large quantities of suspected illicit drugs and other criminal exhibits from the suspects.
”Between 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday, 5th February 2025, and 12:15 a.m. of Thursday, February 6, 2025, operatives of the Command, acting on credible information, carried out a strategic night operation targeting criminal hideouts within the Ibaka axis.
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”During the raid, operatives searched several identified black spots at the Ibaka Fishing Port, leading to the arrest of one Sampson Newstyle ‘M’, one Godgift Benabinte ‘M’, one Michael Asukwo ‘M’, one Prince Ene ‘M’, One Goodnews Asukwo ‘M’, One Golden Edu ‘M’ And 17 other suspect,” the Command’s press released stated.
A press release by DSP Timfon John, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer for Commissioner of Police of February 8, said ‘‘Exhibits recovered during the operation include: Large commercial quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, Chemically enhanced variants of suspected Indian hemp, Illicit locally brewed drinks and Containers and devices used for inhaling hard drugs.
The release revealed that ‘‘Investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of the suspects’ involvement in criminal activities and to identify other individuals connected to the drug network operating within the area.
The Command assures members of the public that the Ibaka axis remains calm, with enhanced patrols and surveillance in place to prevent any resurgence of criminal activities.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command reiterates its zero-tolerance stance against drug abuse, trafficking, and criminality, and warns all criminal elements that sustained intelligence-led operations will continue across the State until all black spots are dismantled.
