The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested five suspects following a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Iwuachang Village, Ibeno Local Government Area.
The operation, carried out at about 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, reportedly followed credible intelligence received by the police.
The suspects were identified as Enoch Monila, 28; Joseph Dani, 42; Imoh Okon, 21; Joy Linus, 25; and Thadeus Damian, 32.
During the raid, police operatives reportedly recovered illicit substances, including Indian hemp, Captain Black, Kolos and Ice.
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The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Uyo on Friday.
According to the statement, the operation was part of the command’s ongoing campaign against criminal hideouts, illicit drug activities and other threats to public safety across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling drug-related activities and urged residents to provide credible and timely information that could assist security agencies in maintaining law and order.
The police have not disclosed further details about the suspects’ legal proceedings.
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