……A comprehensive manhunt launched to arrest the fleeing suspect.
In Akwa Ibom State,men of state Police Command have successfully thwarted an armed robbery attack. One suspect was neutralized and a firearm recovered.
They were able to achieve this feat while on a routine weekend night patrol as directed by Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, Operatives of the Command received a distress call reporting that armed hoodlums were actively operating in Mbiokporo area, specifically along 1745 Hotel Road.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, operatives were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the suspects engaged the patrol team, opening fire on the officers. A gun duel ensued, leading to one of the hoodlums sustaining a gunshot injury. The injured suspect was promptly transported to the hospital for urgent medical attention but was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
A statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Timfot John Said that exhibits recovered from the deceased suspect include:
* one locally-made pistol
* one expended cartridge
* two live cartridges.
The Akwa Ibom State Command has launched a comprehensive manhunt to apprehend the fleeing suspects and recover any additional operational weapons. The public is urged to provide any information that may assist in these efforts.
