Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered dangerous weapons in separate operations across the state.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Monday in Uyo, the state capital, disclosed that the arrests were made last Friday at about 8:00 pm following credible intelligence.
According to the statement, two of the suspects were apprehended at a native doctor’s residence in Ikot Ineme Village while receiving treatment for undisclosed ailments.
The third suspect, according to John, was later arrested during the course of the investigation.
The suspects were identified as Akan Udo (40) of Ikot Edem Udo Village, Namso Monday (20) of Ikot Umo Essien Odoro Ikot Village, and Mbata Udo (40) of Ikot Ukpong Offiong Village.
The statement added that a comprehensive search led to the recovery of one locally made pistol, one locally made revolver, 16 machetes, six mobile phones, two generators, one battle axe, one plier, and other incriminating items.
The state police image-maker also revealed that the native doctor, alleged to have aided the criminal gang, is currently at large, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend him.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in its relentless effort to rid the state of criminally minded elements, has successfully dismantled a three-man armed robbery syndicate and recovered arms and ammunition.
“On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 20:00 hours, police operatives acting on credible intelligence apprehended two suspects at a native doctor’s residence in Ikot Ineme Village. The suspects, identified as Akan Udo, 40 years, of Ikot Edem Udo Village, and Namso Monday, 20 years of Ikot Umo Essien Odoro Ikot Village, were arrested while receiving treatment for undisclosed ailments.
“The native doctor, who is suspected of aiding the criminal gang, is currently at large, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.
“During the subsequent investigation, a third suspect was identified and arrested in connection with the same armed robbery incident. He was identified as Mbata Udo, 40 years of Ikot Ukpong Offiong Village.
“A comprehensive search led to the recovery of the following items from the suspects, one locally made pistol, one locally made revolver pistol, sixteen machetes, six mobile phones, two big generators, one battle axe, pne pliers and other incriminating items.”
The state police publicist said the state Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, commended the officers for their professionalism and reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to rid the state of criminal elements, added that the suspects would be charged in court upon completion of investigations.
