Police bust criminal hideout, arrest five suspects in Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom Police Conduct Drug Raid in Ibeno, Five Arrested
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command reported that its operatives conducted a raid on a criminal hideout in Iwuachang village, located in the Ibeno Local Government Area, resulting in the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of various illicit drugs, including Indian Hemp, Captain Black, Kolos, and Ice.
The suspects are identified as Enoch Monila, 28; Joseph Dani, 42; Imoh Okon, 21; Joy Linus, 25; and Thadeus Damian, 32.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Timfon John, the command’s Public Relations Officer, shared details of the operation in a statement issued in Uyo on Friday. The raid took place around 8 p.m. on October 22, 2026, and was executed based on credible intelligence received by the command. The operation aligns with directives from Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare aimed at combating drug-related activities throughout the state.
The spokesperson emphasized the importance of community involvement, urging residents to provide timely and reliable information to assist the police in their efforts. The commissioner reiterated a firm stance against drug trafficking and other illicit activities that could threaten public safety.
