The Police in Akwa Ibom says they have neutralized a dreaded kidnap kingpin and sea pirate Ubong Effiong Archibong, whose stock in trade was to kidnap, kill, maim and cause havoc in the society.
According to a statement released by the Public PPRO, Timfon John and made available to newsmen, the “Kingpin, Ubong Effiong Archibong (M) alias condiment, a gang leader of bling bling marine strike force terrorizing Uruan/Oron Water Ways were responsible for kidnapping of a High Court Judge Joy Unwana and the killing of her Police orderly Inspector ThankGod Edet, the gruesome murder of the CEO Emem and Sons Nig. Ltd and kidnapping of his sales rep. The suspect was also responsible for the kidnap of Pharmacist Joemel as well as also responsible for the kidnap of Mr. Brown CEO Mingles Hotel”.
The Suspect was neutralized during a gun battle with operatives of the Command in his hideout at Uyanga Community in Cross River State.
One G3 riffle with four live ammunition were recovered from the suspect. The corpse of the suspect was recovered and deposited at the morgue. Investigations with full intent to arrest other members of the gang are ongoing.
Meanwhile, “the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police CP Waheed Ayilara has reassured Akwa Ibom people of the determination of the Police Command to constantly make Akwa Ibom a safe and secured place for business to thrive. CP Ayilara however called on Akwa Ibom people to report all suspicious movements to the Police with a promise that the Police is determined to serve with all amount of professionalism”.
