Two men – Idiongho Johnny, a 29-year-old and Ofonime Jimmy, a 30-year-old, have been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command on cases involving shop burglary, possession of firearm and stolen items.
DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Akwa Ibom State Command, announced this in a press release issued in Uyo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
DSP John disclosed that Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted operation on March 17, 2026, at about 0330hrs around Aka Road and its environs in Uyo, the capital city, during which the two suspects were apprehended.
While stating that both suspects are residents of Uyo, she listed items recovered from them to include one locally made pistol, one live cartridge, multiple bunches of keys suspected to be master keys, one iron cutter, and one mobile phone.
According to the PPRO, during interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in shop burglary activities within the area.
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She said the State Police Command has continued to record operational successes due to its sustained efforts to combat burglary and related crimes across the State.
In a follow-up operation to expand the investigation and dismantle the criminal network, two suspected receivers of stolen items have been arrested.
They are Innocent Nnaukwu, male, 39 years, and Ali Ibrahim, male, 24 years, disclosing that recovered items from the receivers were two generators, one welding coil, and one car battery, suspected to have been stolen.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, has commended the operatives for their professionalism and has assured the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate and recover more stolen items.
He also reiterated the commitment of the command to protecting lives and property and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police.
