Six Arrested for Armed Robbery and Kidnapping in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested six suspected members of a criminal gang involved in armed robbery and kidnapping on September 5, 2026. The arrests occurred in Ikono, Ini, Obot Akara, and Ikot Ekpene Local Government Areas following intelligence reports.
The police recovered two locally fabricated shotguns, two live cartridges, three expended cartridges, and six motorcycles suspected to be stolen. The operation included a pursuit that extended to the Akwa Ibom-Abia State boundary, where three suspects, including the alleged ringleader, were apprehended.
One suspect escaped during the operation. The suspects were identified as Gideon Udoh, Martins Udo, Bassey Ukpong, Aniebiet Dominic, David Idaha, and Joseph Udo.
Preliminary investigations linked them to various criminal activities, including armed robbery, kidnapping, car snatching, and drug dealing. The police continue to investigate the gang's operations in Akwa Ibom and neighboring states.
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