Police Arrest Kidnap Kingpin with Human Skull in A’Ibom

On April 22, 2026, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command apprehended Ubong Michael, a notorious kidnap kingpin also known as Ubong Boi, in Ikot Akai Village, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. The arrest followed credible intelligence and occurred at 17:00 hours.

During the operation, police recovered a human skull, human bones, two live cartridges, and a dagger. Preliminary investigations revealed that Michael was a key figure in multiple kidnapping operations, including the abduction of Gabriel in 2023 and John in 2025.

Following his arrest, he confessed to his involvement in these crimes and is currently assisting the police with vital information to recover additional weapons and apprehend fleeing members of his syndicate. The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azar, commended the operation's professional conduct and reiterated the command's commitment to combating violent crime in Akwa Ibom State.