The operatives of The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State have dismantled an armed robbery syndicate in Essien Udim Local Government Area and recovered dangerous weapons from the criminals.
This was conveyed in a statement issued by the PPRO of the Command, DSP Timfon John and made available to newsmen.
According to him, the three suspects were apprehended while the native doctor who aids their operations diabolically is at large.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command in its relentless effort to rid the state of criminally minded elements, has successfully dismantled a three-man armed robbery syndicate and recovered arms and ammunition.
On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 20:00 hours, police operatives acting on credible intelligence apprehended two suspects at a native doctor’s residence in Ikot Ineme Village.
The suspects, identified as: Akan Udo ‘M’, 40 years, of Ikot Edem Udo Village, Namso Monday ‘M’, 20 years of Ikot Umo Essien Odoro Ikot Village, were arrested while receiving treatment for undisclosed ailments.
The native doctor, who is suspected of aiding the criminal gang, is currently at large, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.
During the subsequent investigation, a third suspect was identified and arrested in connection with the same armed robbery incident.
He was identified as Mbata Udo ‘M’, 40 years of Ikot Ukpong Offiong Village A comprehensive search led to the recovery of the following items from the suspects :one (1) Locally Made PistolOne (1) Locally Made Revolver PistolSixteen (16) MachetesSix (6) Mobile PhonesTwo (2) Big GeneratorsOne (1) Battle AxeOne (1) plier and Other incriminating Items investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be charged to court upon completion.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commends the officers for their diligence and reaffirms the Command’s unwavering commitment to rooting out criminal elements and ensuring the safety of all residents..
