May 14, (THEWILL) — Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command says they have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally made pistol, charms and other incriminating items during a raid on a criminal hideout in Midim Clan, Abak Local Government Area.
The Command said the operation followed credible intelligence received at about 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, concerning a gang allegedly involved in robbing commercial motorcycle operators at gunpoint within the area.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, operatives swiftly mobilised and stormed the hideout in a coordinated operation.
The statement disclosed that the suspects attempted to flee on sighting the police team, but one of them, identified as Uduak Vincent, 28, from Ikot Ifang Village in Midim Clan, was arrested after a chase.
Items recovered from the suspect included a locally made pistol, a small axe, a knife, charms suspected to be used for criminal fortification, six wraps of substance suspected to be Indian hemp, two button phones, three bottles of ICE, three rings, one Airtel SIM card and a multi-coloured handbag.
Police said two other members of the gang escaped into nearby bushes during the operation, adding that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain its crackdown on violent crimes and criminal elements across the state.
He warned criminal suspects to desist from unlawful activities or face decisive police action.
The Command also appealed to residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, assuring that all reports would be treated confidentially.
