Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Command have arrested a suspected drug dealer during a targeted intelligence-driven raid on a criminal hideout as part of ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
A statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Timfon John on behalf of the state commissioner of police Baba Mohammad Azare said the operation was carried out in compliance with the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, on sustained purposeful and intelligence-led raids aimed at dismantling criminal networks and ensuring public safety across the state.
It said that on 14th March, 2026 at about 0730 hours, police patrol teams stormed a suspected criminal hideout following credible intelligence on the activities of criminal elements.Upon sighting the police patrol vehicles, several suspects fled the scene. However, the principal target of the operation, one Michael Ibok (M) of Ituak Abang Village, was successfully apprehended by the operatives.
A spot search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a wrapped quantity of illicit substance suspected to be Indian hemp in his possession.
The suspect is currently in police custody while investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of his involvement in criminal activities and to apprehend other fleeing accomplices.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command reiterates its commitment to sustained intelligence-driven operations aimed at combating drug-related crimes and other criminal activities within the state.
Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police by providing useful and timely information that can assist in identifying and apprehending criminal elements in their communities.
