A suspected drug dealer is now cooling his heels in the custody of the Akwa Ibom State Command in Uyo.
DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Akwa Ibom State Police Command, announced this in a press release in Uyo on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
According to DSP John, Operatives of the Command arrested the suspect during a targeted intelligence-driven raid on a criminal hideout as part of the ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
She said the operation was carried out in compliance with the directives of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare FSI, for sustained and purposeful raids aimed at dismantling criminal networks and ensuring public safety across the state.
Part of the press statement read: On 14th March, 2026, at about 0730 hours, police patrol teams stormed a suspected criminal hideout following credible intelligence on the activities of criminal elements.
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“Upon sighting the police patrol vehicles, several suspects fled the scene. However, the principal target of the operation, one Michael Ibok (M) of Ituak Abang Village, was successfully apprehended by the operatives.
“A spot search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a wrapped quantity of illicit substance suspected to be Indian hemp in his possession.”
She said the suspect is being held in police custody while the investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of his involvement in criminal activities and to apprehend other fleeing accomplices.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command reiterates its commitment to sustained intelligence-driven operations aimed at combating drug-related crimes and other criminal activities within the state,” she added.
The PPRO urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police by providing useful and timely information that can assist in identifying and apprehending criminal elements in their communities.
