***Records Major Breakthroughs in Child Trafficking, Sexual Assault, Cultism
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded significant victories in its intensified fight against crime, with the rescue of vulnerable victims, the arrest of offenders, and the disruption of criminal networks.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday at the Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), detailed the Command’s notable achievements over the past week.
According to him, the Command successfully thwarted two child trafficking operations, rescuing four children aged between 2 and 12 years.
He indicated that two suspects, Roseline Dennis and Sunday Udo Ekong, were apprehended while attempting to transport two children to Abia State for illegal sale.
“Another group of suspects, led by Okwondu Nkpurunna, was caught trafficking two children. All rescued children have been reunited with their families, and the suspects will face prosecution.
“In Abak LGA, a known serial offender, Daniel Effiong Umoh, was detained for assaulting a teenage girl.
“In Ibiono Ibom, Pastor Louis Akpojotor Mevoweoyo was arrested for sexually abusing his daughter since she was 12. The Police promised swift and full prosecution of both cases.”
The PPRO said the Command dared a suspected cult group tied to the Italian Mafia Secret Cult Confraternity in Uyo LGA by dismantling them saying that three suspects were arrested, and weapons, including a locally made pistol and jackknife, were recovered.
He said efforts are ongoing to capture the group’s armourer and other members.
In Ibiono Ibom LGA, operatives responded promptly to a robbery incident, arresting Holy Evans Andrew and recovering a pistol along with cartridges.
“In Mkpat Enin LGA, four suspects were apprehended for vandalizing a transformer. While some accomplices remain at large, efforts to recover stolen components are underway.
^In a surprising case, a physically challenged man, Umoh Ubong Udoh, was arrested in Uyo for distributing suspected Indian hemp to criminals.
“This arrest highlights the Command’s commitment to tackling drug-related crimes, irrespective of the suspect’s circumstances.”
DSP Timfon John attributed the week’s successes to community cooperation and actionable intelligence.
“We urge residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and trust the Police to act swiftly. With the leadership of CP Baba Mohammed Azare, we are building a safer Akwa Ibom State,” he said.
The Police spokesperson reiterated the commans zero tolerance for mob justice and called for sustained public support in reporting crime. “The Command remains committed to protecting lives, property, and ensuring law and order across the state.”
This latest briefing showcases the Akwa Ibom Police Command’s dedication to proactive, intelligence-driven crime-fighting measures.
