Akpan Umoh, Uyo
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State has neutralised three armed robbers and arrested one suspect while robbing at the NDDC Hall/National Museum, Ikot Inyang Village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Odiko Macdon, and made available to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday, 26 March 2024.
According to Macdon, on March 20, the operatives of the command Crack Team of Ikot Ekpene Division, responded to a distress call, engaged armed robbers, numbering about ten and neutralised three in a gun duel.
He added that a locally made pistol, one expanded live cartridge and vandalised cables among other items were recovered from them.
“In compliance with the CP’s directive, on March 20, the Crack Team of Ikot Ekpene Division, responded to a distress call, and engaged armed robbers, numbering about 10, who were robbing at N.D.D.C Hall/National Museum, Ikot Inyang Village and environs.
“In the ensuing gun duel, three of the suspects were neutralised while one was arrested and others escaped with bullet wounds.
“A locally made pistol, one expanded and one live cartridge were recovered. Also recovered were vandalised wire cables among other items.
“The gang is said to be responsible for robberies around Ikot Ekpene and environs,” Macdon said.
Macdon said that the Command, with directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, take the fight to the criminal elements’ hideouts and bring them to book for a peaceful Akwa Ibom.
The PPRO, however, warned criminals operating in the state to relocate or face dire consequences.