The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation and manhunt for a group of individuals involved in a conspiracy, assault, and stealing incident that occurred on September 11, 2025, in Etoi village, Uyo Local Government Area.
A press statement dated 13th September 2025 and made available to National Witness by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John reveals that the attackers had killed one of the cows whose meat was recovered in six sacks at the crime scene.
” At approximately 5:30PM on Thursday, September 11, 2025, police received a distress call from a man (name withheld) in Etoi village. The caller reported that a herder was being held hostage in the bush and one of his cows had been killed by unknown persons.
“Upon receiving the information, Operatives immediately dispatched to the scene. The suspects fled upon sighting the police, leaving behind six sacks of cow meat. The herder (name withheld) of Jada LGA in Adamawa State, had managed to escape with the rest of his herd.
When Prince Ahmed Aliyu, the Secretary to the Cattle Dealers Association of Akwa Ibom State was contacted, he identified the slaughtered cow as belonging to Alhaji Siddiki Makaka who also hails from Jada LGA, Adamawa State.
The six sacks of recovered meat have since been handed over to the owner. Discreet investigation is ongoing to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command remains committed to protecting the lives and property of all citizens and urges anyone with information related to this incident to come forward.
