The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two men in separate operations in Uyo, recovering suspected Indian hemp and stolen cable wires.
The arrests followed a raid on a suspected criminal hideout along Aka Itiam Street in Uyo Local Government Area, as well as a separate investigation into an alleged theft at a company located around Udoudoma by Tropicana.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday, October 16, 2026.
According to the statement, the raid on the suspected hideout was carried out following actionable intelligence about the alleged sale of illicit substances in the area.
During the operation, police arrested a suspect identified as Gideon David and recovered a large quantity of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.
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In a separate incident, detectives responded to a distress call concerning an alleged theft at a company in the Udoudoma by Tropicana area of Uyo at about 2:57 p.m.
The operatives arrested another suspect, identified as Godwin Paulinus, and recovered cable wires from his bag during a search.
The police said both cases were under investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offences and determine whether other individuals were involved.
The command added that the operations were part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal hideouts and other unlawful activities in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s initiative against criminal black spots.
It also assured that investigations would continue, with efforts underway to identify and apprehend other suspects who may be connected to the incidents.
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