Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested some suspected armed robbers and cultists in a renewed crackdown.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer of Akwa Ibom state, SP Odiko Macdon, “On Thursday, 10th December, 2020, at about 0930hrs, Tactical Teams of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, relying on credible information, in a painstaking operation, stormed criminal hideouts within Uyo Metropolis believed to be part of the nest hibernating some of the hoodlums responsible for Wednesday night’s breach of the peace within Uyo.”
Macdon said a total of 40 suspected Armed Robbers/Cultists were arrested,and two (2) locally made pistols, five (5) cutlasses, a bag of substance suspected to be Indian Hemp were among the exhibits recovered.
On interrogation, suspects claimed to be part of the cult groups responsible for cult related murder and robberies within Uyo Metropolis recently.
A discreet investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of their culpability and they will be charged to court immediately after, the statement added.
The Command emphatically noted that under the leadership of CP Andrew Amiengheme, has zero tolerance for criminality in any part of Akwa Ibom State and will continue to do all within its powers to sustain the peaceful atmosphere of the State.