Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recognized thirty police officers for their exceptional service and gallantry, leading to successful operations across the state. The recognition came after the command announced the arrest of 178 suspects and the recovery of 69 firearms during a statewide crackdown on criminal networks between April and May 2026. The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, disclosed the achievements during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, on Monday, May 25, 2026. He attributed the success to “intelligence-led policing, coordinated raids, strategic surveillance, stop-and-search exercises, and tactical interventions” across identified flashpoints in the state. He specifically commended the officers for their “professionalism, courage, discipline, and dedication,” and announced that commendation certificates would be awarded to those who distinguished themselves.
The arrested suspects were linked to a range of offences, including armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, murder, vandalism, burglary, and drug trafficking. Among them were 27 suspected armed robbers, 6 suspected kidnappers, 14 murder suspects, 49 suspected cultists, 22 suspected vandals, and 60 burglary and stealing suspects. The command also rescued 11 victims of human trafficking and 16 kidnapped victims, and recovered three suspected stolen vehicles. The seized weapons included 34 locally made pistols, 3 Beretta pistols, 10 single-barreled guns, 4 double-barreled guns, 1 G3 rifle, 12 dane guns, 1 pump action gun, 1 AK-47 rifle, 2 toy guns, 1 locally made gun, and 468 rounds of ammunition.
In a major operation, police arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Francis Akpan, 40, and four accomplices at Okobo Ebughu in Mbo Local Government Area, recovering 23 large bags of dried weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, a motorcycle, and dismantled outboard boat engines from his residence. Other notable arrests included Uduak Daniel, 28, a suspected member of a robbery syndicate found with a locally made pistol, axe, knife, suspected charms, and narcotics, and Asuquo Okon, 63, intercepted at James Town Junction with two large bags of suspected Indian hemp. The CP reaffirmed that the command would intensify intelligence gathering, patrols, and community policing to sustain peace and security across Akwa Ibom, warning that the days of criminals in the state were numbered.
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