Police Neutralise 3 Suspected Armed Robbers, Arrest 1 In Akwa Ibom

The operatives of the Command’s Crack Team of Ikot Ekpene Division have reportedly engaged in a gun duel with some armed robbers numbering about 10 and neutralised three.

The incident occurred on March 20, 2023, in ikot-Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Odiko Macdon, the team had on March 20, responded to a distress call, leading to the elimination of three suspected armed robbers and arrest of one, by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command.

The command’s spokesperson who addressed newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, disclosed that the suspects were caught in the act while robbing NDDC Hall/National Museum in Ikot Inyang village.

According to the PPRO, on March 20, the operatives of the command’s Crack Team of Ikot Ekpene Division, responded to a distress call, engaged the armed robbers numbering about 10 and neutralised three in a gun duel.

He stated further that among items recovered from the hoodlums were a locally-made pistol, one expanded, one live cartridge and vandalised wire cables.

Hear him:
“In compliance with the CP’s directive, on March 20, crack team of Ikot Ekpene division responded to a distress call, engaged armed robbers, numbering about 10, who were robbing at NDDC Hall/National Museum, Ikot Inyang village and environs,” he stated.

“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 cartridges 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 that the command, on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, took the fight to the criminal elements’ hideouts and brought them to book, for a peaceful Akwa Ibom.

Meanwhile , he warned sternly perpetrators of robbery, kidnappings and other violent crimes to either refrain from the act or prepare for the accompanying consequences.