By: Abdullahi Inuwa
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspects in separate operations in Uyo, recovering suspected Indian hemp and cable wires believed to have been stolen.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, October 16, 2026.
According to the statement, police operatives arrested Gideon David at about 9:30 p.m. on October 14 following intelligence about alleged illicit drug sales along Aka Itiam Street, Uyo.
A search reportedly led to the recovery of a large quantity of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp. The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
In a separate incident, detectives arrested Godwin Paulinus following a distress call over an alleged theft at a company located at Udoduoma, near Tropicana, Uyo.
Police said cable wires were recovered from a bag belonging to the suspect during the operation. Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and determine whether other individuals were involved.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling illicit drug distribution, theft and other criminal activities across the state.
The Command said its ongoing intelligence-led operations targeting identified black spots and drug networks would continue, alongside efforts to track down other suspects connected to criminal activities.
CP Azare urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements, drug-related activities and other crimes to the nearest police station or through established police reporting channels.
He assured residents that credible information would be handled confidentially and professionally, adding that the Command remained committed to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace across Akwa Ibom State.
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