On Saturday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 8:30PM, Operatives of the Command successfully recovered illegal firearms and arrested two individuals following an intelligence-led operation.
According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Akwa Ibom State Command, DSP Timfon John, the detectives, acting on a credible information, moved to Ikot Obio Ekpong village in Mkpat Enin LGA where they successfully raided a suspected cult hideout.
Parts of the statement read “During the operation, the team recovered three locally-made pistols.
Two male suspects were apprehended:
Godwin Udo Sunday, 35yrs
Utibe Akpan, 32yrs
Both suspects are residents of Ikot Obio Ekpong village.
Preliminary investigations are ongoing with the goal of arresting other suspects connected to this illegal armoury. The police command is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. Further developments will be communicated as they arise”.
