The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime, with the arrest of a suspected key member of a notorious burglary and stealing syndicate. Acting on credible information, police apprehended Asuquo Archibong Effiong on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 0800 hours.
This is containedin a statement signed by the police Public Relations Officer Akwa Ibom State DSP Timfon John LLB, Anipr and made available to newsmen in Uyo.
The Statement added that Effiong, originally from Esuk Mba Village in Bakassi LGA, Cross River State, but residing in Ibiaku Ishiet Village, Uruan LGA, confessed to his involvement in burgling houses in Ifa Atai Village, Uyo LGA, and its environs, along with his gang members, identified as Umoh and Twancy. He also admitted to being a member of the Mafia secret cult group and provided names of his fellow cult members.
Added that further investigations led to the arrest of six suspected receivers of stolen goods, all males residing in Ring Road III, Uyo. The suspects are:Augustine Ita Essien, Sadam Musa, Usman Haruna, Umar Abubakar ,Murtiala Muhammed Emmanuel Sunday.
A search of their residences and premises resulted in the recovery of:A generator Several pieces of iron rods Eight solar batteries Quantities of nails Binding wires
The police are continuing their investigation to apprehend other suspects and bring them to justice. Further developments will be communicated to the public.
Notimg that the Akwa Ibom State Police Command remains committed to its mandate of protecting lives and property, and urges citizens to report any suspicious activities to the police.