By Ime Silas
As part of efforts toward ridding the state of criminal elements, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Police have apprehended a suspect armed with a locally-made pistol, police paraphernalia and other incriminating materials.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Akwa Ibom State Command, DSP Timfon John, the police noted that the suspect, one Mr. Iniobong Ezekiel Sunday was undergoing profiling.
“In a significant development on July 20, 2025, at approximately 10:30 PM, Operatives of the Command, conducted an intelligence-led surveillance and anti-crime patrol operation targeting known hotspots within their Area of Responsibility (AOR). At approximately 12:05 AM, the patrol team intercepted one Iniobong Ezekiel Sunday, a male resident of Adiasim Ikot Eko Village in INI LGA”, the release stated.
According to the statement, ” A search of his bag revealed a cache of concerning items, including: One locally made pistol, One blue police uniform with a name tag identifying “EKPENYONG ATTE” and Force Number 062763, bearing the rank of Sergeant”.
Other incriminating items recovered from the suspect included “One black police uniform, Police photographs, a pair of police badges, an Inspector rank and file lanyard, a bicycle, several credentials
bearing the name “UKPONG HELINA TOM”.
“The suspect, Iniobong Ezekiel Sunday is currently undergoing profiling as investigations continue.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command commends the vigilance and swift action of its Officers in apprehending this suspect and seizing dangerous items and police paraphernalia. This operation underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and eradicating criminal elements from our communities. Further information will be released as the investigation progresses”.
