Two suspects have been detained by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command in connection with a recent burglary, and stolen goods have been recovered worth millions of naira.
This was disclosed in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, in Uyo.
Moses Godwill Ndiong and Abraham Udo were the suspects, according to John, a deputy superintendent of police.
He said they were apprehended on Monday, January 20, 2025 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.
According to the statement, “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 around 0400 hours.”
After receiving the tip-off, John revealed that Baba Mohammed Azare, the police commissioner, immediately dispatched a team of officers to the scene.
“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 statement read.
The PPRO applauded the vigilant citizen, whose timely information was crucial to apprehending the suspects, despite noting that investigations are still ongoing.
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