15 h. ago Police Smash Car Theft Syndicate, Arrest 3 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

The Anti-Robbery operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed an armed robbery syndicate specialising in disposing unsuspecting persons of their vehicles. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Wednesday in Uyo, the state capital, said three suspects were apprehended at scrap sites behind […]

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18 h. ago Marine Police arrest two for illegal oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online Marine Police arrest two for illegal oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Marine Police has arrested two suspects for alleged illegal oil bunkering and economic sabotage following the interception of a large wooden boat laden with petroleum products. Marine Police arrest two for illegal oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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57 h. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 71 suspects, recover 33,000 stolen litres

…As GOC appreciates informants for support From Tony John, Port Harcourt The determination by troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) to stamp out oil theft and associated criminalities in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) has been yielding positive results. Several operations conducted between July 21 to August 10, 2025, troops in conjunction with other […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 71 suspects, recover 33,000 stolen litres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a suspected notorious armed robbery syndicate that had been terrorising Ikot Ekpene and surrounding communities. Seven suspects were arrested, and a firearm was recovered in a coordinated operation. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the breakthrough followed the neutralisation of one of the gang leaders […] Seven arrested as Police raid shrine, hideout of terror gang in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 7 Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Arms In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in a major crackdown on criminal activities, have smashed a notorious armed robbery gang accused of terrorising residents of Ikot Ekpene local government area and its environs. Police Public Relations Officer (DSP), Akwa Ibom Command, Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo at the weekend, […]

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4 d. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist Over Alleged Supply Of Charms To Robbers

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a suspected ritualist, identified as Cletus Effiong Bassey, for allegedly providing charms to criminal gangs. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, made this known in a statement on Friday, explaining that the suspect was arrested on July 29, 2025, at about 7:00 pm, when operatives raided […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist Over Alleged Supply Of Charms To Robbers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Five Suspects Linked To Carjacking In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended five individuals suspected to be part of a well-known car theft syndicate operating within the state. In a statement released on Thursday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, revealed that the breakthrough followed the earlier arrest of 42-year-old Otoabasi Ime, who was found with a […] The post Police Arrest Five Suspects Linked To Carjacking In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Police smash notorious car theft syndicate, recover stolen car

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police smash notorious car theft syndicate, recover stolen car The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in its fight against organized crime with the arrest of a suspected notorious car theft syndicate. Akwa Ibom: Police smash notorious car theft syndicate, recover stolen car Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Three Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Items

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected notorious armed robbers who have long been on the command’s wanted list for a string of violent attacks along the Numan–Demsa Highway. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroji, said the arrests were made following “credible intelligence.” “On August 3, 2025, […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Three Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Police begins investigation on suspected murder in Ukanafun church

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police begins investigation on suspected murder in Ukanafun church A gunshot was reportedly heard within the church premises, and shortly afterward, Mr. Uko was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head, raising suspicions of Akwa Ibom: Police begins investigation on suspected murder in Ukanafun church Tribune Online

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7 d. ago A/ Ibom church murder: Police mull suicide, recover local pistol at crime scene

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom Police Command have said that the murder of one Mr Udeme Uko could be a suicide case as gun was discovered at the scene of the crime inside the church at Ikot Okusung in Ukanafun local government area of the state.  A statement signed by the Police  Public Relations […] The post A/ Ibom church murder: Police mull suicide, recover local pistol at crime scene appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Arrest 5 Ritualists, Recover Women’s Menstrual Pads In Coffins

Operatives of the Anti-Cult  Squad of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in  Akwa Ibom State have stormed a a shrine in Abak local government area and arrested five suspected ritual killers and recovered women’s menstrual pads stored in two coffins. Other incriminating items recovered from the shrine included pictures of their victims and would-be victims, […]

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8 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest five over cultism, robbery, rape in Abak

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police arrest five over cultism, robbery, rape in Abak The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested five suspects allegedly involved in a string of violent crimes, including cultism, armed robbery, and rape, in Abak Local Government Area of the state. Akwa Ibom: Police arrest five over cultism, robbery, rape in Abak Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Police Neutralise Notorious Kidnapping Suspect, Recover Arms

Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed a kidnapping syndicate and successfully neutralised the gang leader in the ongoing offensive against criminal elements in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP TImfon John, who disclosed this to journalists yesterday at the State Command’s headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia […]

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8 d. ago Police raid cultists’ shrine, recover fetish items, arrest four suspects in A/ Ibom 

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state Police Command have stormed cultists shrine ,removed  fetish items and  arrested four suspects in Abak local government area of the state.   A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Timfon John and made available to Journalists in Uyo stated that the suspects were arrested based […] The post Police raid cultists’ shrine, recover fetish items, arrest four suspects in A/ Ibom  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police arrest suspected burglar, recover stolen items in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online Police arrest suspected burglar, recover stolen items in Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Police Command reiterated its commitment to crime prevention and swift justice, urging members of the public to remain vigilant... Police arrest suspected burglar, recover stolen items in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Stolen Goods Dealer, Recover Items

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Mr. Elijah Etim Nyah, a resident of Okonna Street in Ikot Ekpene, for allegedly receiving stolen and vandalised property. The arrest was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, who confirmed that valuable items believed to […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Stolen Goods Dealer, Recover Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom: Two suspected transformer vandals arrested in Ikot Abasi

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Two suspected transformer vandals arrested in Ikot Abasi The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has successfully apprehended two suspects for vandalising a transformer at Ikot Imo Village, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area. Akwa Ibom: Two suspected transformer vandals arrested in Ikot Abasi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom Launches Policy Action To Attain WASH, ODF 2030 Roadmap

The Akwa Ibom State government has launched action towards the attainment of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Open Defecation Free (ODF) roadmap in 2030. This followed the development of a draft State Action Plan (SAP), complete with resolutions expected to guide government efforts in improving WASH services across the 31 local government areas of […]

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