The Akwa Ibom police command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and cultists, who have been reportedly harassing residents of the Calabar-Itu road axis.
This was made known by the Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Timfon John in Uyo via a statement released on Saturday.
The statement reads, “Following credible intelligence regarding an impending cult clash along the Calabar-Itu Road, the command swiftly deployed intelligence and surveillance teams to preempt any violence.
“The intelligence report noted that two notorious gang leaders, who have been terrorising the Calabar-Itu axis, were lodging at a guest house in Ntak Inyang.
“On May 1, at approximately 0500 hours, surveillance teams, acting on precise information, raided the identified hideout.
“The operation resulted in the arrest of two male suspects identified as; Joseph Edet of Akon Itam and Ekon Isaiah of Ibiaku Uruan, who were confirmed to be members of the Kuklux Klan secret cult.
“A female companion, Esther Otobong Edem, was also apprehended at the scene of the raid.”
John further stated that the investigation is currently ongoing and the suspects would be charged in court immediately after it is completed.
In addition, the Police Spokesperson,
Tochukwu Ikenga noted that during the operation, one locally made pistol, one battle axe and one hammer were recovered.
Also, a bottle containing a liquid substance suspected to be a charm, two torch lights, two mobile handsets, and a black bag containing several items were recovered.
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