By Patrick Titus, Uyo
An armed robbery gang suspected to be terrorising Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital and environs have met their waterloo as operatives of the state police command has swooped on them recivering stolen items.
Their arrest followed a swift response to a distress call from a concerned individual who alerted the command of the robbery incident on his street in Uyo on May 25, 2026.
A release issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John disclosed that the arrest of one of the suspects, identified as Inyene Aniefiok, a resident of Eka Street, Uyo led to the arrest of other suspects.
“Upon receipt of the report, detectives immediately commenced a comprehensive investigation and launched an intelligence-driven operation aimed at identifying and apprehending the perpetrators. Through diligent investigative efforts, credible intelligence gathering, and the support of vigilant members of the community, one suspect, Inyene Aniefiok of Eka Street, Uyo, was arrested.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to his involvement in the crime and subsequently led detectives to the arrest of two other suspected members of the robbery gang in the early hours of 29th May, 2026. The suspects were identified as Emmanuel Thomas and Elijah Gideon, both of Udi Street, Uyo.
“A follow-up operation led to the recovery of several items reasonably suspected to have been stolen during the robbery. The recovered exhibits include one Sumec generator, one hacksaw, electrical wires, hand gloves, wrecking tools, one pinch bar, machetes, and a blood pressure monitoring machine,” DSP John disclosed.
Meanwhile, the command has intensified efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover the operational weapons allegedly used in carrying out the robbery.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Baba Mohammed Azare has commended the detectives for their professionalism, dedication and swift response which culminated in the successful arrest of the suspects and recovery of the stolen items.
