The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully foiled an armed robbery attack in Abiakpo Ntak Inyang village, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, and arrested one of the suspects. According to the command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the police operatives swung into action following a distress call from a concerned citizen alerting them of the attack.
Details of the Incident
The report stated that two residents were under attack by two armed individuals wielding a jackknife and a machete. The police patrol team quickly apprehended one of the suspects, identified as Ubong Victor Elijah, a native of Ikwen village in Obot Akara Local Government Area. The second suspect, known only as Wisdom, fled the scene and remains at large.
Items Recovered
During the arrest, the police recovered ¹:
- A black face mask
- Two jackknives
Investigation and Medical Attention
The victims, who sustained multiple stab wounds, have been rushed to the hospital for medical attention. The police are conducting an investigation and making efforts to locate the second suspect ¹.
Police Commitment to Security
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. The command urges citizens to continue providing credible information to aid operations ².
This recent incident is a testament to the command's proactive approach to security, following previous successes in foiling similar crimes, including the arrest of suspects linked to vandalism and theft of armoured cables from the Akwa Ibom State Water Company ².
