Police In Akwa Ibom Foil Armed Robbery Attempt, Arrest Suspect, Recover Cartridge, Other Exhibits

Thursday February 12, 2026
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By Idorenyin UMOREN, Investigator/Security Evaluator 

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has foiled a suspected armed robbery attempt and arrested one suspect following a swift and proactive operation along Abak Road, Uyo.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer PPRO DSP Timfon John made this known in a Press Release issued on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Uyo.

She said that, “On February 9, 2026, at about 10:00pm, operatives of the Command who were on pin-down duty at a strategic nipping point along Abak Road observed three young men on a motorcycle behaving in a suspicious manner near a supermarket. Acting on reasonable suspicion and in line with proactive crime prevention strategies, the operatives moved to apprehend the individuals.

“Upon sighting the Police, the suspects abandoned their possession and fled. A rigorous manhunt ensued, leading to the arrest of one suspect identified as one Abasifreke Udo, male, 24 years.

“Items recovered from the suspect at the scene include:
• One live cartridge
• One Infinix Hot 50 Pro mobile phone
• One red tank Kymstom motorcycle with registration number UNC-370-QG (Abia State)
• Scissors
• Torchlight
• Razors
• Nylon materials suspected to be used for packaging crystal methamphetamine

“Preliminary investigation suggests that the suspects were allegedly preparing to carry out a criminal operation before the swift intervention of the Police disrupted their plan.

“Investigation is ongoing with a view to arresting the fleeing accomplices and recovering other possible incriminating exhibits. The suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, commends the alertness and professionalism of the operatives and reiterates the Command’s commitment to sustained visibility policing, intelligence-led patrols, and proactive crime prevention across the State.

“Criminal elements are hereby warned that the Command remains vigilant and will continue to deny them the space to operate.

“Members of the public are encouraged to remain security conscious and promptly report suspicious movements to the Police.”