The Police Command in Akwa Ibom, said on Thursday that it has detained two armed robbery suspects, and recovered one automatic rifle at the Mkpat Enin area of the State.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, said in a statement in Uyo that the breakthrough followed reliable intelligence from the public.
John said that operatives of the command carried out a targeted raid on the hideout of a notorious armed robbery suspect at Mkpat Enin on Wednesday.
She said that upon sighting the operatives, the principal suspect fled the scene and evaded being apprehended.
The PPRO said that two suspects found within the premises were apprehended after a brief chase by police personnel,
She said that during the operation, one automatic pump action rifle, a locally-fabricated shotgun, four machetes, substances suspected to be ‘hemp’ and other illicit drugs were recovered.
The police spokesman
said that the suspects had provided useful information about the gang’s operations.
“The command is taking steps to apprehend the fleeing principal suspect, and dismantle any criminal network connected to him,” she said.
She urged members of the public to remain vigilant, and report suspicious movements around their neighbourhood to the Police.
