…recovers Indian hemp, Cocaine, other exhibits from suspects
By Mfonobong Ukpong
Six suspected cultists and drug dealers have been arrested in Afaha Offiong community of Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, by operatives of the Nigeria Police.
They include, Kufre Godwin Okon, Uko Monday Edet, Cyril Micheal, Gabriel Effiong, Joseph Effiong Okon, and Udofia Emmanuel Udofia.
A statement issued, Monday by ASP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer for AKWA IBOM STATE POLICE COMMAND of the Nigera Police Force, and made available to newsmen indicates that the suspects were picked up at a criminal hideout in AfahaObong following intelligence reports received. She further hinted that the State Police Commissioner, CP Waheed Ayilara gave directives for the raid of the hideout which led to their arrest.
The Police in the statement said the arrest was in line with it’s sustained efforts towards making the State safe, secure and uncomfortable for criminal elements. It assured that efforts were being intensified to arrest fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.
Meanwhile, the Police has urged members of the police not to relent in reporting suspicious persons and suspicious movement to the Police for prompt action.
The Police statement reads; “Akwa Ibom State Police Command in it’s sustained efforts towards making the state safe, secure and uncomfortable for criminals and their elements has raided a criminal hideout in Afaha Offiong community in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area”
“Operatives also recovered two bags of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, substances suspected to be cocaine and some Cocktail concoctions”
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command in it’s sustained efforts towards making the state safe, secure and uncomfortable for criminals and their elements has raided a criminal hideout in Afaha Offiong community in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area”.
“The raid was carried out by the Command’s operatives who acted following directives of the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom, CP Waheed Ayilara upon intelligence report available at the Command’s disposal about nefarious activities in a section of the Community. Upon mobilization of operatives to the community, the efforts yielded quick results leading to the arrest of six male persons suspected to be Cultists and drug dealers, namely Kufre Godwin Okon, Uko Monday Edet, Cyril Micheal, Gabriel Effiong, Joseph Effiong Okon, Udofia Emmanuel Udofia.”
“Operatives also recovered two bags of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, substances suspected to be cocaine and some Cocktail concoctions.”
“Investigation is ongoing as efforts are in place to arrest fleeing members of the syndicate”
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Waheed Ayilara has reassured Akwa Ibomites of the command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of criminal elements”.
“He urged them to always report any suspicious movements or suspicious persons to the nearest police Station as this will help the Police cultivate and act on the information towards keeping the State safe and secured”.
