Suspected Kidnapper Arrested with Human Skull in A'Ibom

On April 22, 2026, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command apprehended a suspect named Ubong Michael, also known as Ubong Boi, in Ikot Akai Village, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. The arrest followed credible intelligence indicating his return to the community after hiding in Port Harcourt.

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

Following his arrest, he confessed to his crimes and is assisting the police with vital information to recover additional weapons and apprehend fleeing members of his criminal syndicate. The Commissioner of Police, Baba Moham Azar, commended the operation and reiterated the command's commitment to combating violent crime in the state.