The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of three suspected armed robbers linked to a robbery incident in Uyo.
According to a statement on Saturday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the Command received a distress report on 25th May, 2026, at about 1600hrs from a concerned individual that three armed men had invaded his residence and forcefully dispossessed him of valuable items.
“Upon receipt of the report, detectives immediately commenced a comprehensive investigation and launched an intelligence-driven operation aimed at identifying and apprehending the perpetrators,” DSP John said.
Through diligent investigation and the support of vigilant community members, one suspect, Inyene Aniefiok of Eka Street, Uyo, was arrested. During interrogation, the suspect confessed and led detectives to the arrest of two other suspected members of the robbery gang in the early hours of 29th May, 2026.
The suspects were identified as Emmanuel Thomas and Elijah Gideon, both of Udi Street, Uyo.
A follow-up operation led to the recovery of several items reasonably suspected to have been stolen during the robbery. Recovered exhibits include one Sumec generator, one arc saw, electrical wires, hand gloves, wrecking tools, one pinch bar, machetes, and a blood pressure monitoring machine.
“The Command has intensified efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover the operational weapons allegedly used in carrying out the robbery,” DSP John added.
The successful operation underscores the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that criminal elements have no safe haven within the state.
