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Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Indian Hemp, Stolen Cables in Uyo
Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Indian Hemp, Stolen Cables in Uyo
Police arrest suspected drug dealer on Aka Itiam Street, Uyo.
Suspected Indian hemp and cable wires recovered in separate operations.
Investigations are ongoing to establish possible links to other suspects.
October 16, () – The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested two suspects in separate operations in Uyo, recovering a large quantity of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp and cable wires allegedly linked to theft.
The arrests, according to the Command, followed intelligence-led policing and a distress call that prompted separate police operations on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
In the first incident, police operatives acting on credible intelligence about the alleged sale of illicit drugs along Aka Itiam Street, Uyo, arrested a suspect identified as Gideon David at about 9:30 p.m.
A search conducted on the suspect reportedly led to the recovery of a large quantity of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.
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He remains in police custody as investigations continue to determine the extent of his alleged involvement and identify other persons who may be connected to the activity.
In a separate incident, detectives arrested another suspect, Godwin Paulinus, following a distress call received by the police Control Room over an alleged theft at a company located along Udoduoma, by Tropicana, Uyo.
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The police said operatives were dispatched to the scene at about 2:57 p.m. on the same day and arrested the suspect.
Cable wires were reportedly recovered from his bag during a search.
The command said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and determine whether other individuals were involved.
Speaking on the arrests, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said the operations reflected the Command’s resolve to tackle illicit drug activities, theft and other crimes threatening public safety in the state.
John said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, had reiterated the command’s commitment to the operational directives of the Inspector-General of Police, particularly the ongoing crackdown on identified black spots and illicit drug networks.
DSP Timfon John
She added that intensified operations were continuing across the state, with discreet investigations aimed at identifying and apprehending other suspects who might be linked to the alleged offences.
The police spokesperson urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements, drug-related activities and other criminal conduct to the nearest police station or through established police reporting channels.
She assured the public that credible information would be treated confidentially and acted upon professionally.
The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining public confidence and creating a safe environment for residents, visitors and legitimate businesses across Akwa Ibom State.
The suspects, according to the command remain subject to investigation, and the allegations against them have not been established in court.
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