The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully apprehended a suspected key member of a notorious burglary and stealing syndicate, leading to further arrests and the recovery of stolen items.
DSP Timfon John Police Public Relations Officer Akwa Ibom State Police Command made this known in a statement, issued Thursday.
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He said on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 0800 hours, acting on credible information, police arrested Asuquo Archibong Effiong, a male originally from Esuk Mba Village in Bakassi LGA, Cross River State, but residing in Ibiaku Ishiet Village, Uruan LGA.
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He noted that during interrogation, Effiong confessed to his involvement in burgling houses in Ifa Atai Village, Uyo LGA, and its environs, along with his gang members, identified only as Umoh (male) and Twancy (male).
He also admitted to being a member of the Mafia secret cult group and provided names of his fellow cult members. Further investigations led to the arrest of six suspected receivers of stolen goods: • Augustine Ita Essien • Sadam Musa • Usman Haruna • Umar Abubakar • Murtiala Muhammed • Emmanuel Sunday all males residing in Ring Road III, Uyo. An immediate search of their residences and premises resulted in the recovery of : • generator • several pieces of iron rods • eight solar batteries • quantities of nails • binding wires.
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“The police are continuing their investigation to apprehend other suspects. Further developments will be communicated to the public.”
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command remains committed to its mandate of protecting lives and property.”
Some of the exhibits recovered
