A suspected human trafficker from Edo state is in the custody of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command.
The suspect, Alex Omosivie, a 47-year-old male was picked in a hotel (name withheld) along Ring Road 3, Uyo, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
”On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., operatives of the Command arrested a notorious human trafficker, Alex Omosivie, a 47-year-old male from Edo State.
”The arrest was made following reliable intelligence that Mr. Omosivie frequently came to Uyo to traffic young women to various African countries for prostitution and other illicit activities. Acting on credible information, a surveillance team located and apprehended the suspect at a hotel on Ring Road 3, Uyo (name withheld),” Police Public Relations Officer stated.
A press release dated August 31 and signed by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Police Command said ‘‘During the arrest, police rescued two victims ( name withheld)
”Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, a deportee from an African country, had recently trafficked two other young women: Odo Asuquo Asuquo, 18, to Libya in July 2025, and Glory Asuquo Asuquo, 16, to Burkina Faso on August 18, 2025.
”The suspect has confessed to the crime, admitting he was paid ₦50,000 per victim. The parents of the victims who were already trafficked have been contacted to provide statements.
”Mr. Omosivie is currently in police custody as the investigation is in high gear to track and apprehend his accomplices.”
In another development, State Police Command arrested a suspect linked to a case of defilement and armed robbery in the state.
‘‘On August 28, 2025, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested a suspect linked to a case of defilement and armed robbery in the state.
‘‘Following a tip-off received on August 27 from a concerned citizen, detectives were able to track and apprehend the suspect, Happiness Alphonsus Iseyen, a 26-year-old male from Ini Local Government Area. The arrest was made at approximately 1340 hours. Upon a search of the suspect, a locally made pistol and one cartridge were recovered from his possession.’’ DSP John said.
A press release dated August 30 and signed by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Police Command stated ‘‘The Akwa Ibom State Police Command is conducting a discreet investigation to arrest other members of the gang and recover their operational weapons.
‘‘The command reassures the public of its commitment to ensuring the safety of all residents. We urge citizens to continue to cooperate with the police by providing timely and credible information.’’
