By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, on Monday, March, 24, 2025, announced the bursting of an armed robbery syndicate and the arrest of two of its members.
The operation which also resulted in the recovery of some items, including dangerous weapons, and stolen property was launched in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Council of the State.
A statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Timfon John, DSP, described the operation as an eloquent testament to the Service’s commitment towards combating organized criminal activities in the state.
“On 20th March 2025, at about 23:30hrs, the Command received a distress call from the Control Room reporting an ongoing armed robbery along Nung Udo Idem Ikot Okubo Village.
“Acting swiftly, tactical teams were mobilized to the scene, where the hoodlums were trailed to a hotel (name withheld).
“Following a well coordinated operation, two suspects– Louis Joseph Thomas and Essien Friday Nelson were apprehended.
“A thorough search led to the recovery of four locally made pistols, 34 live cartridges, one Moniepoint POS machine, 2 black face masks, two laptops, three Android phones, one button phone, a wristwatch and one black long-sleeve Special Force polo”
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba, Mohammed Azare, commended the operatives for their swift response and successful operation.
“He reassured of the unwavering determination of the Command towards adequately protecting lives and properties of the people.
“This is even as he assured that efforts are underway to track down other fleeing members of the gang.
“To this end he called on the members of the public to volunteer actionable intelligence ,as well as report promptly any suspicious movements and or activities within their vicinity to the nearest police formation”.
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