Suspects Flee as Operatives Seize Firearms and Hard Drugs
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on criminal elements with a successful raid in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, leading to the recovery of firearms and other illicit items.
In a pre-dawn operation on April 28, 2025, the Ibiono Ibom Surveillance Team, acting on credible intelligence, stormed a suspected criminal den in Ikot Odube Ono Village around 1:30 a.m.
The raid led to the discovery of three single-barrel guns hidden in a sack. Also recovered were suspected Indian hemp in both dry leaves and plant forms, along with a button phone believed to be used for coordination among the suspects.
On sighting the police team, the suspects fled, abandoning the weapons and items. The police have launched a full-scale investigation to track down and apprehend the fleeing criminals.
Speaking on the development, Police Public Relations Officer DSP Timfon John LLB, Anipr, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state. He urged residents to continue partnering with the police by sharing timely and actionable intelligence.
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