Friday, January 24, 2025 - The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a recent burglary in Eket Local Government Area of the state and recovered stolen items valued at millions of naira.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a
statement on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Uyo.
According to the PPRO, the suspects, identified as Moses Godwill Ndiong
and Abraham Udo, were apprehended on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 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.
She
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 PPRO added that investigations are ongoing and commended the
vigilant citizen, whose timely information led to the arrest of the suspect.
The
PPRO also encouraged other residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious
activities to law enforcement agencies promptly.
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