The Akwa Ibom State Police Command in its intensified effort to rid the state of criminal elements, has arrested one Eddiong Anthony Matthew, M, an ex-convict, for criminal activities, Police PPRO, ASP Timfon John, said in a press release.
According to the release: “On 05/06/2024 at about 14:00hrs, Police operatives of the command on crime prevention patrol arrested one Eddiong Anthony Matthew ‘M’, a 35-year-old indigene of Ikot Ekong Village in Mkpat Enin LGA in half dress military camouflage.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is an ex-convict who had been perpetrating series of crimes in the state in military uniform with a warrant officer rank. One walkie-talkie, phones suspected to have been stolen from his victims, a brown coverall dress, RCC ID Card were recovered.
“The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” PPRO stated
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, CP Waheed Ayilara has reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment and dedication to making Akwa Ibom inhabitable for criminals.
The CP thanked the good people of Akwa Ibom State for their support to the Police, and urged members of the public to always report any suspicious act or movement to the Police.
