Akwa Ibom Police Command Crackdown on crime yields result
...arrests notorious vandal, four illicit drug dealers
The Akwa Ibom state Police Command is leaving no stone unturned in its fight against crime and insecurity in the state.
In a press release made available to journalists in Uyo by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the command announced that a raid carried out on several suspected illicit drug black spots within the Uyo metropolis led to the arrest of four male suspects namely:
Gideon Patrick Edet ‘m’
Paul Joseph Effiong ‘m’
Mfon Cletus Ikpe ‘m’
Gideon Edet Etim ‘m’
A large quantity of suspected illicit drugs and substances suspected to be Indian hemp were recovered.
In a related development, 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.
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.
