The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on economic sabotage and criminal conspiracy across the State.
On 22nd February 2026 at about 0400 hours, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command carried out a targeted operation along Obiokpa Street in Eket Local Government Area.
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 intelligence indicated that certain miscreants had been vandalising cables in the early hours of the day, thereby causing economic loss and posing serious security risks within the area.
During the operation, one Isaac Peter ‘M’ was apprehended at the scene. Exhibits linked to the vandalism were recovered on the spot.
Further investigation and interrogation led to the arrest of two additional suspects: Peter Jacob ‘M’ and Edoho Nsima ‘M’.Preliminary findings suggest that the suspects were involved in a coordinated conspiracy to vandalise and unlawfully remove critical infrastructure materials.
The recovered exhibits have been secured, and the suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue to uncover the full extent of the network and possible collaborators.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, has reiterated the Command’s zero-tolerance stance against vandalism and all forms of economic sabotage.
He warned that individuals engaged in the destruction of public and private infrastructure will face the full weight of the law.
The Command assures residents of Eket and the general public of its unwavering commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure and maintaining law and order across the State.
Members of the public are encouraged to provide timely and credible information to assist ongoing security operations.
