The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists and armed robbers believed to be responsible for a recent home invasion, armed robbery, and rape incident. The suspects were apprehended following a discreet investigation launched after a formal complaint was lodged with the Command.
On June 26, 2025, a man (name withheld) reported that a group of armed individuals broke into his room at a Guest House (name withheld ) in Abak, robbing him of his belongings and raping his female guest.
Acting on a firm directive from the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, operatives of the Command initiated an investigation in which detectives raided the criminals’ hideout, leading to the arrest of the following individuals:
* Richard Edet Udo
* Hope Unibong Anitie
* Joseph Ibongidi
* Christian Joseph Johnny
* Joseph Joseph
During the raid, operatives recovered disturbing items from what appeared to be a shrine, including two coffins filled with women’s sanitary pads, pictures of people, and other fetish items.
A statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Timfot John said the Command is continuing its investigation to arrest other members of the gang.
