Monday June 15, 2026
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By Idorenyin UMOREN
Private Investigator and Security Evaluator
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded significant operational successes in its ongoing fight against crime and criminality across the State, resulting in the arrest of suspects involved in the theft and unlawful possession of a stolen tricycle, as well as the recovery of dangerous exhibits during a strategic raid operation.
This was made known by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Timfon John in a Press Release issued on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Uyo.
According to DSP John: “In one of the operations, a resident of Afaha Itam in Itu Local Government Area reported the theft of his TVS tricycle with registration number AFG 094 WZ. The tricycle, valued at approximately One Million Naira at the time of purchase, was stolen from where it was parked in his residence by unknown persons.
“Upon receipt of the report, Operatives of the Command immediately commenced intelligence-driven investigations and deployed surveillance teams to strategic tricycle parks and loading points within and outside the area. Through sustained efforts and diligent investigation, one suspect, identified as Dominic Edet, was arrested and the stolen tricycle was successfully recovered from his possession.
“Further investigation led to the arrest of another suspect, Asuquo Etim, who allegedly purchased the stolen tricycle from a yet-to-be-identified individual currently at large. Preliminary findings indicate that the tricycle was sold for the sum of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Naira (₦1.8 million),” the PPRO said.
“In a separate operation carried out in compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of Police to intensify stop-and-search operations and raids across identified black spots, operatives of the Command conducted a coordinated raid at Ikot Ekwere Ubium Village.
“During the operation, one Idorenyin Akpan, a 21-year-old male, was intercepted and searched. The search led to the recovery of the following items from his possession:
• One wrap of Crystal Methamphetamine, popularly known as “Ice”
• One toy revolver pistol
• One hammer
• One plier
• A small clay pot containing fetish materials
• A small rubber container
• A bottle containing a liquid substance suspected to be used for ritualistic “body protection”
• One animal horn
“The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property, dismantling criminal networks, and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice. He commends the officers involved in these operations for their professionalism, vigilance, and dedication to duty.
“The Command also urges members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information. Community partnership remains a vital component in the collective effort to sustain peace, security, and public safety across Akwa Ibom State.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command remains resolute in its determination to deny criminals any safe haven within the State,” DSP John concluded.