Wednesday February 11, 2026
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By Idorenyin UMOREN
Security Evaluator
The Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command raided a criminal hideout and recovered arms, motorcycle, illicit drugs and other exhibits.
This was disclosed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Timfon John in a Press Release issued on Wednesday February 11, 2026 in Uyo.
According to DSP John: “In compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, on sustained and intelligence-driven raids across the State, operatives of the Command have recorded another operational breakthrough.
“On Tuesday, 10th February 2026, at about 2305hrs, a patrol team on intensive visibility policing and targeted surveillance based on credible intelligence conducted a raid operation at a place suspected to be a criminal hideout in Ifiayong Usuk Village.
“Upon sighting the Police patrol vehicle, the principal suspect fled the scene, abandoning the following items:
• One locally made pistol
• One live cartridge
• One new Daylong motorcycle without registration number
• One small Itel handset
• Substances suspected to be illicit drugs
“The operation was subsequently extended to Nwaniba Village, where one Joshua Anietie (38 years), male, of Nwaniba Village, was arrested. Wraps of dry weeds suspected to be Indian hemp in commercial quantity were recovered from his possession.
“The arrested suspect is currently undergoing investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to flushing out criminal elements and ensuring the safety of lives and property. Members of the public are encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing security operations.”