By Admin
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully apprehended seven suspected members of notorious burglary and stealing syndicate, leading to the recovery of stolen items.
A statement signed by the Police Command’s Spokesman, DSP Timfon John, said the arrest wete made following credible intelligence report.
John said that on May 21 at approximately 0800 hours, the police, acting on credible information, arrested Asuquo Archibong Effiong, a male originally from Esuk Mba Village in Bakassi LGA, Cross River State, but residing in Ibiaku Ishiet Village, Uruan LGA.
He said that during interrogation, Effiong confessed to his involvement in burgling houses in Ifa Atai Village, Uyo LGA, and its environs, along with his gang members, identified only as Umoh (male) and Twancy (male).
The suspect also admitted being a member of the Mafia secret cult group and provided names of his fellow cult members.
According to him, further investigations led to the arrest of six suspected receivers of stolen goods namely: Augustine Ita Essien, Sadam Musa, Usman Haruna, Umar Abubakar, Murtiala Muhammed, and Emmanuel Sunday, all males residing in Ring Road III, Uyo.
He further disclosed that an immediate search of their residences and premises resulted in the recovery of variousitens including a generator set, several pieces of iron rods, eight solar batteries, quantities of nails and binding wires.
He said that the police were continuing with their investigation to apprehend other suspects.
John said that Akwa Ibom state police command remains committed to its mandate of protecting lives and property.
