The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another major operational success in its sustained crackdown on violent crimes and criminal elements across the state.
A statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Timfon John said on 18th February 2026 at about 1300hrs, Operatives of the Command acting on credible intelligence carried out a targeted raid on the hideout of a notorious armed robbery suspect, one Abasiama Ekot, a.k.a. “Dombary,” of Ikot Ekop, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area.
The suspect had earlier been linked to acts of armed robbery and was recently seen in a social media video allegedly inciting violence and terrorizing residents within Mkpat Enin and its environs.
It added that upon sighting the operatives, the principal suspect reportedly fled the scene before the team’s arrival.
However, two suspects found within the premises were arrested after a brief chase.
Exhibits recovered from the hideout include:
• One automatic pump action rifle
• One locally made fabricated shotgun • Four machetes
• Substances suspected to be Indian hemp, “ice,” and cocaine
• One generator
The suspects arrested at the premises are:
• Happiness Essien, male, 19 years
• Mathew Akpan, male, 31 years
The arrested suspects have provided useful information, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing principal suspect and dismantle any criminal network connected to him.
The Commissioner of Police assures residents of Mkpat Enin and the entire state that the Command will not relent in its commitment to intelligence-driven operations aimed at safeguarding lives and property.
Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with credible and timely information.
