A’Ibom Police Command Bursts Vandalism Syndicate

…Arrest 2 Suspects, Recover Stolen Items 
UYO
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has again recorded a breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to rid the State of criminal elements following the arrest of two suspected vandals and the recovery of several stolen items in Uyo.
A police press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, indicated that on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at about 11:46am, based on credible information at the Command’s disposal about an ongoing act of vandalism along Ndiya Street, off Aka Road, Uyo, operatives of the Command swiftly mobilised to the scene.
The release stated that on sighting the police, the suspects took to their heels, but the Police went after them and arrested one Inem Essien Jimmy ‘m’, of Nung Ayai family in Aka Offot Village.
  “Further investigation led to the arrest of a second suspect, Uduak Abasi Ekere ‘m’, of Ikot Itina village in Etinan LGA, who was apprehended at about 3:40pm at Ebiare Afiat Lane, off Aka Road. Upon interrogation, Uduak Abasi alleged that one Michael (surname yet unknown), believed to be a receiver of stolen goods, usually collects items from them. Michael is currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to arrest him,” the release added.
A thorough search of the surrounding area led to the recovery of a large cache of items suspected to have been stolen, including two large oxygen gas cylinders, one SUMEC Fireman 3000 generator, one Fireman 1800 generator, one 12.5kg gas cylinder, one complete mechanic toolbox, two wheelbarrows, one 4kg gas cylinder, one aluminium car wheel, one metal Coca-Cola stand.
Also recovered were one tile cutter, one solar light panel, assorted offcuts of aluminium profiles, various sizes of copper and aluminium electric cables, six lengths of iron rods, one Haojue tricycle tailboard, one sack containing a full set of mechanic spanners, two car jacks, as well as one portrait photograph.
The arrested suspects will be charged to court while investigations continue to apprehend the fleeing suspect and dismantle the entire syndicate.
The State commissioner of police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, has commended the swift action of the officers involved.
Azare once again called on residents to remain security-conscious and continue to partner the police in the fight against crime by providing timely and useful information.