The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success in its sustained campaign against violent crime and criminal elements across the State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Timfon John issued to newsmen.
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., operatives of the Command deployed on stop-and-search duty along Mayflower axis of Oron Road, Uyo, swiftly responded to a distress call from a concerned resident of Ikot Okubo Village, Uyo Local Government Area, reporting that suspected armed robbers were actively operating within the community.
Acting promptly on the information, the police operatives mobilized to the scene where they collaborated with vigilant members of the community youth to cordon off and comb the affected area. The coordinated operation led to the arrest of one suspect identified as Edidiong Udoeyen, while a medium-sized locally fabricated firearm was recovered from his possession.
Other members of the criminal gang fled the scene upon sighting the police. However, the Command has immediately launched a manhunt to apprehend the fleeing suspects and ensure they are brought to justice.
The arrested suspect is currently in police custody and will be subjected to a thorough investigation to establish his level of involvement in the alleged criminal activities, as well as identify and dismantle the criminal network.
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, commends the courage, vigilance, and timely intervention of members of the community whose prompt information greatly aided the success of the operation. He reiterates that effective policing thrives on active partnership between the police and the public.
The Commissioner further assures residents that the Command remains resolute in its commitment to protecting lives and property and will continue to sustain intelligence-led and proactive policing strategies aimed at denying criminals any safe haven within the State. He therefore urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police, assuring them that all information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command remains steadfast in its determination to rid the State of all forms of criminality and ensure that residents continue to live and conduct their lawful activities in a safe and secure environment.