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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in its sustained efforts towards making the state safe, secure and uncomfortable for criminals and their elements, has raided a criminal hideout in Afaha Offiong community in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.
The raid was carried out by the Command’s operatives who acted following directives of the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom, CP Waheed Ayilara upon intelligence report available at the Command’s disposal about nefarious activities in a section of the Community.
A statement issued today, signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Timfon John, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), and made available to The Frontier, said upon mobilisation of operatives to the community, the efforts yielded quick results leading to the arrest of six male persons suspected to be Cultists and drug dealers, namely Kufre Godwin Okon, Uko Monday Edet, Cyril Micheal, Gabriel Effiong, Joseph Effiong Okon, Udofia Emmanuel Udofia.
“Operatives also recovered two bags of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, substances suspected to be cocaine and some Cocktail concoctions.
“Investigation is ongoing as efforts are in place to arrest fleeing members of the syndicate,” said the police spokesperson.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Waheed Ayilara has reassured Akwa Ibomites of the command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of criminal elements.
He urged them to always report any suspicious movements or suspicious persons to the nearest police station as this will help the Police cultivate and act on the information towards keeping the state safe and secured.
