Crime

A’Ibom Police Command Intensifies Crime War: Smash Kidnap, Robbery And Car-Theft Syndicates

Over the past few months, life has not been easy with criminal elements in Akwa Ibom, as the State Police Command has stepped up its onslaught against hoodlums, recording a string of major breakthroughs in recent weeks. From dismantling a…

A’Ibom Police Smash Armed Robbery Syndicate, Recover Firearm, Motorcycle

Akwa Ibom Police Command has dismantled a notorious three-man armed robbery syndicate terrorizing residents of Uyo metropolis, recovering firearms and other dangerous weapons in the process. The breakthrough followed a report made on August 12, 2025, by a 32 year-old…

BREAKING: Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Suspect in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a wanted kidnap kingpin, Okon Asuquo Udo, in Ube village, Okobo LGA. According to Akwa Ibom Police Command spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, Udo has been on the run for months and is…

STOLEN CAR, TOOLS RECOVERED IN UYO

  By Dennis Udoma The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspects in a major crackdown on stolen property, following the dismantling of a suspected stolen vehicle and the theft of workshop tools in Uyo. Acting on the…

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Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist, Recover Firearm in Uruan

  By Dennis Udoma The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its fight against crime with the arrest of a suspected ritualist, and the recovery of a firearm in Uruan Local Government Area. According to a…

Police Dismantle Car Theft Syndicate in Akwa Ibom Recover Stolen Vehicle, Security Uniforms, and Incriminating Items

By Dennis Udoma In a major security breakthrough, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has smashed a notorious car theft syndicate operating in the state. The operation by the Police on Thursday was successful following the arrest of key members…

EFCC ARRESTS INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN A’IBOM

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Akwa Ibom State. The commission disclosed this in a post issued via its X handle on Wednesday. The…

BREAKING: A’IBOM POLICE ARREST 5 OVER CULTISM, RAPE & ROBBERY IN ABAK LGA

Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists and armed robbers linked to a shocking home invasion, robbery, and rape incident at a guest house in Abak. The victim, name withheld reported that, armed men broke into his guest…

A’Ibom Police Command Secures 23 Convictions In Six Months, As Crime Rate Drops

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said, it has secured 23 convictions for various criminal offences between January and July 2025, signaling a remarkable progress in the fight against criminal elements across the state. The convictions, according to a release…

Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Thief, Recover Large Cache of Stolen Property

Uyo, July 23, 2025 — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on criminal activity, with the arrest of a suspected thief and the recovery of a large haul of stolen items….