Police In Akwa Ibom Arrest Suspected Car Snatcher, Recover Stolen Vehicle

Thursday January 29, 2026
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By Idorenyin UMOREN
Security Evaluator

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a suspected robbery and car-snatcher in Etim Ekpo LGA.

This was made known by the Command’s Public Relations Officer PPRO DSP Timfon John in a Press Release issued in Uyo in Thursday, January 29, 2026.

According to DSP John, “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a significant operational success with the arrest of an armed robbery and car-snatching suspect and the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Uyo.

“On 20th January, 2026, at about 11:30pm, Operatives of the Command, while on routine night patrol along Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, swiftly responded to a distress call from a man (name withheld) who is a Bolt driver, reporting that he had been robbed of his Toyota Corolla vehicle at gunpoint.

“Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that the suspects had fled with the vehicle. However, through prompt intelligence gathering, operatives traced the stolen vehicle to Nkwot Ikono Village, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area.

“Consequently, one Sunday Okon (Male) of Nna Enin Village, Uruan Local Government Area, was arrested in possession of the stolen Toyota Corolla vehicle, with registration number DKA 337 CB. The suspect confessed to the commission of the crime during preliminary interrogation.

“The suspect is currently in police custody, while discreet and intensive investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang and recover their operational weapons.

“The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commends the swift response and professionalism of the operatives and reassures residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating violent crimes and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the State.

“Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and useful information to the Police,” the release concluded.