Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Two for Ekpo Masquerade Crimes
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested two individuals, Ime Isong, 29, from Ukana Ikot Esoh Village, and Emmanuel Ekpenyong, 20, from Ikono Local Government Area, on allegations of extortion, assault, and terrorizing residents in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. The arrests occurred on Monday, October 26, along the Ukana/Abak Highway during an operational show of force at approximately 6pm.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated that the suspects were found in possession of Ekpo masquerade costumes, machetes, spears, and arrows. Preliminary reports indicated that the suspects, along with others, had been extorting money from unsuspecting passers-by and had reportedly assaulted innocent individuals, particularly women, during these activities.
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