POLICE DISMANTLES EKET DRUG CARTEL, ARRESTS FIVE SUSPECTS
In furtherance of the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, aimed at intensifying raids on criminal hideouts and identified black spots across the State, operatives of the Command have recorded another operational success in Eket Local Government Area.

At about 0400hrs on 9th February, 2026, Police operatives stormed an identified black spot in Eket, where five (5) suspects three males and two females were arrested.
The arrested suspects are:
1. Bassey Bassey (Male)
2. Blessing Joshua (Female)
3. Christiana Emmanuel (Female)
4. Alfa Bamese (Male)
5. Chidiebere Ekwozor (Male)

During the operation, the following items were recovered:
• Dried leaves suspected to be Colorado (Colos)
• Loud and liquid substances suspected to be intoxicants
• Assorted Tramadol and Codeine tablets
• Methamphetamine, otherwise known as Ice
• One unknown black powder
• An ATM card
• Cash sum of ₦15,800.00
• Several pictures and documents
The suspects are currently undergoing thorough investigation to ascertain the extent of their involvement and possible links to criminal activities. One of the suspects, Alfa Bamese, claimed that the recovered pictures were meant for an assignment; however, investigations are ongoing to verify this claim.

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command remains unwavering in its commitment to rid the State of criminal elements and calls on members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information.