Crime
Police Nab Armed Robbery, Cultism Suspects In Akwa Ibom, Recover Weapons
Recovered from the suspects were one locally made pistol, a battle axe, a hammer, and a bottle containing a liquid substance suspected to be a charm.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and cultists allegedly responsible for terrorising residents along the Calabar-Itu Road axis.
In a statement released on Saturday in Uyo, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said the arrests followed credible intelligence about an impending cult clash in the area.
“Following credible intelligence regarding an impending cult clash along the Calabar-Itu Road, the command swiftly deployed intelligence and surveillance teams to preempt any violence,” the statement read.
The operation, carried out in the early hours of May 1, led police operatives to a guest house in Ntak Inyang where two notorious gang leaders were reportedly hiding.
“At approximately 0500 hours, surveillance teams, acting on precise information, raided the identified hideout,” John said.
During the raid, two male suspects—Joseph Edet of Akon Itam and Ekon Isaiah of Ibiaku Uruan—were apprehended. Both were confirmed to be members of the Kuklux Klan secret cult. A female companion, Esther Otobong Edem, was also arrested at the scene.
Recovered from the suspects were one locally made pistol, a battle axe, a hammer, and a bottle containing a liquid substance suspected to be a charm.
Other items recovered included two torchlights, two mobile phones, and a black bag containing various items.
The police said investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be charged in court upon conclusion of the inquiry.
