Elijah Sunday Effiong ‘m’ has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom state command of Nigeria Police Force for gun running.
The suspect was arrested at Ikot Obio Oma, Ibiono Local Governmet Area following arrest of armed robbery suspects along Calabar – Itu road.
A locally made pistol and two live cartridges were recovered from two suspects who were among a four man gang on a motorcycle along Calabar – Itu High way.
The suspects Daniel Patrick ‘m’ from Ibiono Ibom and one Idongsit Ini ‘m’ from Ikot Mbang took the police to the home of the gun runner in Ibiono Ibom where he was arrested and the following items recovered from him. i.Two (2) locally made long guns.
ii.Two (2) live cartridges.
iii.Twelve (12) refilled cartridges.
iv.Four (4) Empty shells to be refilled.
v.One (1) Sack containing gunpowder.
vi.One (1) container of carbide.
In a text of press briefing, the commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State, CP Joseph O. Eribo said the suspects will be charged to court. He called on Akwa Ibom to join the force in the fight against crime in the state.
“My duty as a commissioner of police Akwa Ibom state is to bring crime to the barest minimum. As a critical partner in the fight against crimes, the Police will appreciate any information that will be useful enough to help us tackle crime.
The Police has zero tolerance for crime that is why I am reminding you that if you see something, please say something and Police will do something immediately. My lines and that of the PPRO remain open for accessibility. Thank you for coming and may God bless you all”.
