- Safiu Kehinde
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested seven suspects allegedly notorious for burglary and stealing of valuable property in Ifa Atai Village in Uyo metropolis.
This was made known in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, in Uyo.
According to the Police spokesperson, one of the suspects were arrested on said on Wednesday morning at his residence in Ibiaku Ishiet Village in Uruan Local Government.
She added that during interrogation, he allegedly confessed to his involvement in burgling houses in Ifa Atai Village and its environs, along with his gang members.
The police spokesperson said that further investigation led to the arrest of six suspected receivers of the stolen goods.
“On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 8a.m, acting on credible information, police arrested suspect, names withheld, a male originally from Esuk Mba Village in Bakassi LGA, Cross River but residing in Ibiaku Ishiet Village, Uruan Local Government.
“During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to his involvement in burgling houses in Ifa Atai Village and its environs, along with his gang members.
“He also admitted to being a member of the Mafia secret cult group and provided names of his fellow cult members.
“Further investigations led to the arrest of six suspected receivers of stolen goods,” she said.
The PPRO added that a search on the suspects apartments allegedly resulted in the recovery of generator, several pieces of iron rods, eight solar batteries, quantities of nails and binding wires.
John said that investigation on the incident was ongoing to apprehend other suspects.
She said that the Akwa Ibom police command remain committed to its mandate of protecting lives and property.