13 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Again, Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Car In Akwa Ibom

In the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered another stolen vehicle. LEADERSHIP recalls that the syndicate was busted a couple of days ago. Three suspects linked to cases of stolen vehicles were seized and detained for […]

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38 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Member Of Car Theft Syndicate In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered a stolen vehicle on Wednesday. Police had few days ago arrested three suspects from the gang over links to cases of stolen vehicles, and they were being interrogated at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, the […]

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44 h. ago Three Arrested In Akwa Ibom Scrap Yard Raids Over Stolen Auto Parts

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended three men suspected of possessing stolen car parts and equipments. According to PUNCH Metro, operatives, following the directives of Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare, carried out raids on scrap yards in Uyo on Monday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated on Wednesday […] The post Three Arrested In Akwa Ibom Scrap Yard Raids Over Stolen Auto Parts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 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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65 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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5 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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6 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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6 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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7 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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8 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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9 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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1 week 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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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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2 w. 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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