The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in its intensified efforts to rid the state of crime, has raided a criminal hideout in Itak Village, Ikono Local Government Area.
The operation, undertaken after receipt of credible intelligence, led to the arrest of one Emmanuel Emmanuel Anthony, a 26-year-old man, who is suspected of being a member of a cult group.
DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Akwa Ibom State Police Command, stated this in a press release in Uyo on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
According to the PPRO, the raid, which was conducted on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at approximately 05:17 hours, also saw the recovery of one locally fabricated pistol, an Ekpo masquerade mask, and a bag containing items suspected to be charms.
She disclosed that preliminary investigations have begun, assuring that further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses.
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The press release read, “Operatives of the Command successfully raided a criminal hideout in Itak Village, Ikono Local Government Area.
“On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at approximately 0517 hours, operatives of the Command successfully raided a criminal hideout in Itak Village, Ikono Local Government Area.
“Credible intelligence led to the arrest of one Emmanuel Emmanuel Anthony, a 26-year-old male, who is suspected to be a member of a cult group.
“During the search, operatives recovered the following items from the suspect: one locally fabricated pistol, an Ekpo masquerade mask, and a bag containing items suspected to be charms.”
