…phones, arms, weapons recovered, as ‘doctor’ flees
By Ime Silas
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. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Akwa Ibom State Command, DSP Timfon John.
According to the statement, the suspects were arrested while receiving treatment for undisclosed ailments at an herbalist’s residence in Ikot Ineme village.
“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 statement reads.
While giving particulars of the apprehended suspects, the police said that the herbalist whom they suspected to be aiding criminalities in the area had escaped, adding that efforts were on to get him arrested.
“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, they 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”, according to the police statement, “led to the recovery of the following items from the suspects :
one (1) Locally Made Pistol, One (1) Locally Made Revolver Pistol, Sixteen (16) Machetes”.
Other items recovered are Six (6) Mobile Phones, Two (2) Big Generators, One (1) Battle Axe, One (1) plier and Other incriminating items”.
The statement added that investigation was ongoing and that the suspects will be charged to court upon completion.
Meanwhile, statement also quoted the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, as commending the officers for their diligence, while reaffirming the Command’s unwavering commitment to rooting out criminal elements and ensuring the safety of all residents.
