Police In Akwa Ibom Apprehend A-Three-Man Syndicate For Vandalism, Armed Robbery

Friday August 29, 2025
The NewsDESK |

By Idorenyin UMOREN

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested three suspects for vandalism and armed robbery in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Timfon John made this known in a Press Release issued on August 29, 2025 in Uyo.

According to PPRO DSP John, “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully arrested three individuals in connection to the persistent vandalism and theft of property belonging to the Akwa Ibom State Water Company. The arrests, which took place between August 18 and August 21, 2025, followed a thorough investigation based on credible information.

“On August 18, Operatives responded to a tip regarding the theft of armored cables from the Water Company’s property on Brooks Street in Uyo. The police team quickly mobilized, leading to the apprehension of two suspects at the scene: Itoro Moses David and Patrick Effiom.

“Following their arrest, the suspects confessed to the crime and provided information that led to the subsequent arrest of a third individual on August 21. The third suspect, identified as Edidiong Edet Edet, is believed to be a suspected notorious member of the criminal gang.

“The stolen armored cables have been recovered. The police are continuing their investigation, and efforts are currently underway to arrest more individuals involved in the syndicate.

“The suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as the investigation is complete,” DSP John concluded.