Two suspects have been arrested by operatives of Akwa Ibom State Police Command for burglary.
A statement made available to The Frontier today by the state police spokesperson, Timfon John, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), said the two suspects were nabbed after credible information was given by a concerned citizen.
According to the statement, the burglary was carried out on Monday by the suspects, Moses Godwill Ndiong and Abraham Udo, at a residence at Okpokpong in Eket Local Government Area of the state before they were apprehended by the police.
Read the full statement below:
22nd January, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
AKWA IBOM STATE POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS SUSPECTED BURGLARS, RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully apprehended two suspects, Moses Godwill Ndiong and Abraham Udo, in connection with a recent burglary incident.
On January 20, 2025, at approximately 0400 hours, the Operatives of the Command received credible information from a concerned citizen regarding a burglary at the residence of a man (name withheld) in Okpokpong, Eket LGA. Upon receiving this information, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, immediately dispatched a team to the scene.
Upon interrogation, both suspects confessed to their involvement in the burglary.
The following items were recovered from them:
* Cutter and pliers used in the burglary
* One 65″ LG Smart TV
* One 2900 SUMEC Generator
* One 42″ LG LED TV
* One 32″ LG LED TV
* One set of Sony Home Theater System
* One Toyota Camry car with registration number KY984EKY
* Six pairs of shoes
* Electrical cables
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command commends the vigilant citizen who provided the crucial information that led to the swift apprehension of the suspects.
Investigation is ongoing.
DSP Timfon John LLB, Anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
Akwa Ibom State Police Command.
