Police arrest three, recover drugs in Ikot Abasi raid
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three men and recovered suspected illicit drugs, Tramadol capsules and other exhibits during an intelligence-led raid on suspected criminal hideouts in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area.
The operation, conducted between 3 am and 6 am on Thursday, November 12, 2026, covered Market Square, Access Road, Ete-Okopedi Road and other identified hotspots in the area.
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Etim Ekpimah
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three men and recovered suspected illicit drugs, Tramadol capsules and other exhibits during an intelligence-led raid on suspected criminal hideouts in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area.
The operation, conducted between 3 am and 6 am on Thursday, November 12, 2026, covered Market Square, Access Road, Ete-Okopedi Road and other identified hotspots in the area.
The suspects were identified as Emmanuel Thompson, 21; Isaac Monday, 24; and Victor Etukakpan, 25.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed the arrests on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command.
She said a search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of approximately 30 wraps of dried weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, 16 pieces of white substances suspected to be hard drugs and a transparent pack containing other suspected illicit substances.
Other recoveries included a manual grinder containing seeds suspected to be Indian hemp and two cards of Tramadol capsules containing eight and three capsules respectively.
The police also recovered a sealed white sachet containing an unidentified Chinese product, three Android mobile phones, an itel power bank with a 20,000mAh capacity, a Type-C charging cord, two small torchlights and a bottle of oil perfume.
Additional items seized included two empty 200ml Action Bitters containers, a pack of small transparent envelopes suspected to be used for packaging illicit drugs, a damaged hand chain, a blue sponge in a cup and ₦27,200 in cash.
John said the suspects were undergoing screening and profiling, while investigations were being intensified to establish their alleged involvement in drug trafficking and identify possible links to wider distribution networks.
She added that the Commissioner of Police had directed officers to strengthen intelligence gathering, targeted surveillance and sustained raids across the state to dismantle criminal networks and prevent drug dealers from operating in identified hotspots.
The police chief also urged residents to provide credible and timely information to assist the command in preventing and detecting criminal activities.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining security across Akwa Ibom State.
