The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has foiled a suspected armed robbery and arrested one suspect following a swift and proactive operation along Abak Road in Uyo, the state capital.
DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), stated this in a press release on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
DSP John said operatives of the Command, who were on pin-down duty at a strategic nipping point along Abak Road on February 9, 2026, at about 10:00 pm, observed three young men on a motorcycle behaving suspiciously near a supermarket.
According to the PPRO, the operatives, acting on reasonable suspicion and in line with proactive crime prevention strategies, moved to apprehend the individuals.
“Upon sighting the Police, the suspects abandoned their possessions and fled. A rigorous manhunt ensued, leading to the arrest of one suspect identified as one Abasifreke Udo, male, 24 years.”
She disclosed that items recovered from the suspect at the scene include: One live cartridge; One Infinix Hot 50 Pro mobile phone and one red tank Kymstom motorcycle with registration number UNC-370-QG (Abia State)
Other items include Scissors, Torchlight, Razors and Nylon materials are suspected to be used for packaging crystal methamphetamine.
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DSP John said preliminary investigation suggests that the suspects were allegedly preparing to carry out a criminal operation before the swift intervention of the Police disrupted their plan.
She assured that the investigation was ongoing with a view to arresting the fleeing accomplices and recovering other possible incriminating exhibits, adding that the suspect will be charged in court upon conclusion of the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, has commended the alertness and professionalism of the operatives and reiterates the Command’s commitment to sustained visibility policing, intelligence-led patrols, and proactive crime prevention across the State.
“Criminal elements are hereby warned that the Command remains vigilant and will continue to deny them the space to operate.
“Members of the public are encouraged to remain security conscious and promptly report suspicious movements to the Police,” she added.
