The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to a recent burglary and recovered stolen items valued at millions of naira.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in Uyo.
According to the statement, the suspects, identified as Moses Godwill Ndiong and Abraham Udo, were apprehended on Monday, January 20, 2025, at approximately 4:00 PM, following credible intelligence provided by a concerned citizen about a burglary at the residence of a man (name withheld) in Okpokpong, Eket Local Government Area.
“Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully apprehended two suspects, Moses Godwill Ndiong and Abraham Udo, in connection with a recent burglary incident on January 20, 2025, at approximately 0400 hours,” the statement read.
The Public Relations Officer revealed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, promptly dispatched a team of officers to the scene upon receiving the tip-off. Their efforts led to the swift arrest of the suspects, who confessed to the crime during interrogation.
Upon receiving this information, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, immediately dispatched a team to the scene. Upon interrogation, both suspects confessed to their involvement in the burglary.
“The following items were recovered from them: cutter and pliers used in the burglary, one 65″ LG Smart TV, one 2900 SUMEC Generator, one 42″ LG LED TV, one 32″ LG LED TV, one set of Sony Home Theatre System, one Toyota Camry car with registration number KY984EKY, six pairs of shoes, and electrical cables,” the statement continued.
While noting that investigations are ongoing, the PPRO commended the vigilant citizen, whose timely information played a pivotal role in apprehending the suspects.
The PPRO also encouraged other residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies promptly.
(PUNCH)