The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its sustained efforts to combat burglary and related crimes across the State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the command public relations DSP Timfon John made available to newsmen.
It said on 17th March 2026 at about 0330hrs, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command conducted a targeted operation around Aka Road and its environs in Uyo. During the operation, two suspected shop burglars were arrested.
The suspects are:
• Idiongho Johnny, male, 29 years
• Ofonime Jimmy, male, 30 yearsBoth suspects are residents of Uyo.
Items recovered from the suspects include one locally made pistol, one live cartridge, multiple bunches of keys suspected to be master keys, one iron cutter, and one mobile phone.
During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in shop burglary activities within the area.
In a swift follow-up operation aimed at expanding the investigation and dismantling the criminal network, two suspected receivers of stolen items were also arrested. They are:
• Innocent Nnaukwu, male, 39 years
• Ali Ibrahim, male, 24 years
Recovered from the receivers were two generators, one welding coil, and one car battery suspected to have been stolen.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commends the operatives for their professionalism and assures the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate and recover more stolen items.
The Command reiterates its commitment to protecting lives and property and urges residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police.
