By Press Release
Operatives of Akwa Ibom Police Command have busted theft syndicate and recovered stolen tricycle from suspects.
Briefing the press at the State Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia in Uyo Local Government Area on Wednesday, DSP Timfon John ‘‘On 20th January 2025, at about 16:59hrs, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command apprehended the following suspects: Ubong Dominic Ekong, ‘M’, Salisu Musa, ‘m’, Baba Tella ‘m’, Robert Ezekiel James, ‘M’, Eze Joseph Chibuike, ‘M’ and Abubakar Sadiq ‘m’.
The operation led to the recovery of a stolen tricycle with registration number A/T/09230 UYY. Investigations revealed that Ubong Dominic Ekong had robbed the tricycle on 17th January 2025 and attempted to sell it to Abubakar Sadiq and Salisu Musa.
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”The tricycle was disassembled into parts but was recovered and secured for further investigation. Efforts are ongoing to uncover other members of the syndicate and trace additional stolen items linked to their operations. All the suspects will appear in court.’’
John noted ‘‘On 19th January 2025, at about 11:30hrs, based on credible intelligence, the operatives of the Command while conducting a stop-and-search operation along Aba Ikot Ekpene Road, intercepted one Abraham Prince Johnson, ‘M’ from Ikot Oko village in Essien Udim LGA. During the search, two pieces of 100 USD notes suspected to be fake, and twelve wraps of ‘Thailand’ suspected to be hard drugs were in his possession. The suspect failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the items. He will be charged to court.
According to her, ‘‘On 20th January 2025, at about 04:00hrs, based on credible information by a complainant that his apartment was burgled and valuable items were stolen.
”Operatives of the Command arrested two suspects, One Moses Godwin Ndiong and Abraham Godwill Eshiet, both males from Apostolic Road in Eket LGA. The suspects were found with burglary tools, including cutters and pliers. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime and provided useful information which led to the recovery of the stolen items as follows: one 65-inch smart LG TV, One 2900 Sumec Generator, one 42-inch LG LED TV, one 32-inch LG LED TV, one set of Sony home theater system, one Toyota Camry car with registration number KY 984 EKY, and electric cables.
Others were 2 CCTV cameras, a set of kitchen utensils and cutleries, one AM Cool double burner gas cooker, one 14-inch LG LED TV, one 12.5kg gas cylinder, a set of senator wear, one Samsung iPad, one 32-inch LG LED TV, one 24-inch Samsung LCD TV, three pairs of Italian shoes, three different Wi-Fi connectors, one POS machine, a bag containing various new motor parts, one PAL pension gadget, two golden bracelets, one golden chain wristwatch, one golden necklace, one silver chain wristwatch, one lighting chandelier, one set of Sony home theater system, one 42-inch Sony LED TV, one double plates electric cooker, one HP LG outdoor unit air conditioner, two silver cooking pots, one traveler’s bag containing clothes, one black Canon bag, a pair of leather slippers, and various electric chargers and adapters.
On 21st January 2025, at about 23:10hrs, operatives of the Command raided two identified black spots located at Ekpene Ukpa Village and Afaha Effiat Village in Etinan LGA. During the operation, eight (8) suspects were apprehended,
- Rose Anietie Bassey ‘f’ Ikot Ekan village
- Sarah Iniobong Sunday ‘f’ Afaha Effiat village
- Idorenyin Effiong Jack ‘m’ Afaha Effiat village
- Udeme Bill Akpan ‘m’ Ikot Obong/Ikot Inyang village
- Iniobong Monday Akpakpan ‘m’ Ikot Obong/Ikot Inyang village
- Ezekiel Peter Inyang ‘m’ Efa village
- Ime Thompson Ukut ‘m’ Ekpene Ukpa village
- David Boniface Brown ‘m’ Ikot Eba village.
Exhibits recovered include substances suspected to be Ice and dried Indian hemp. Suspects will have their days in court.
Various black spots in communities, including Hospital Road Mkpanak, College Road Iwuokpom, Inua Eyet Ikot Beach, and other villages within Ibeno. During the operation, one Shamsudeen Ibrahim, ‘M’ from Adamawa State, was apprehended. The suspect was found with the following items suspected to be stolen, two iron protectors, one aluminum window frame, several squeezed aluminum roofing sheets
Investigations are ongoing as the police continue their efforts to dismantle criminal networks in the area.
On 27th January 2025, based on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command arrested two suspects, One Etimbuk Michael Okon and Victor Antai, both males from Ikot Ekpene and Oron Local Governments respectively.
A search of their apartments in Nkap village, off Library Avenue, Ikot Ekpene, led to the recovery of substances suspected to be Canadian heroin and Ice.
The suspects admitted to obtaining their supplies from a suspect named Kingsley, believed to be a drug supplier from Benin. Efforts are underway to apprehend other individuals involved in this illicit drug trade. Investigations are ongoing, and suspects will be arraigned in court.
‘‘Let me make this abundantly clear: the Akwa Ibom State Police Command under the watchful eye of CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, is not here to negotiate with criminals.
Suspected drug dealers, robbers, car thieves, child traffickers, cultists, and other criminal elements operating in this state should take this as a final warning-your days are numbered. I repeat, you either turn a new leaf or leave Akwa Ibom, because if you choose to stay, the Command is watching, and will dismantle your operations across all 31 LGAs.
‘‘For those who believe they can evade justice, let me assure you that every move is being monitored. We are not just scratching the surface; we are going after the masterminds, you can run, but you cannot hide.
”To the good people of Akwa Ibom, we need your support. Provide us with credible information and rest assured, your identity will remain confidential. The fight against crime requires the collaboration of everyone, and together, we will make this state too hot for criminals to thrive,’’ she stated.
