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AKWA IBOM, Nigeria — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Tuesday arrested one Mr Promise Boniface, for allegedly stealing five children from a family in Obio Ibiono Local Government Area of the state.
Boniface, alongside other suspects, nabbed for various crimes, were paraded at the State Police Command headquarters in Uyo.
Speaking on the development, the commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, revealed that the stolen children were rescued unharmed and reunited with their parents.
He explained that Boniface who was on the run was intercepted by local villagers and police operatives.
The motorcycle used to perpetrate the crime was also recovered.
Boniface, who explained he found the children stranded in the rain and decided to take them, adding that, “It is condition that led me to do it. This is my first time of doing this.”
Also, police operatives last month engaged armed men attempting to kidnap a man along the Ikot Ekpene-Uyo Highway.
A gunfight ensued, leading to the death of one suspect, while others fled on a motorcycle.
Recovered items included a cut-to-size AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and suspected charms.
Police raided a gun-making factory where firearms were being fabricated and sold to criminals.
One suspect, David Nse Emmanuel, was arrested, while other family members involved fled.
Recovered items included: Seven single-barrel guns. Five double-barrel guns. A steel double-trigger pistol and Materials used for fabricating firearms
Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fugitives and trace customers.
Several suspects were also paraded for armed robbery and vehicle theft. Among them were: Joshua Linus, Isaac Archibong, and Christian Archibong: Arrested for robbing a POS operator and stealing business money and valuables.
A gang of five men in Aba, Abia State, arrested for hijacking a black Toyota Camry. Recovered items included three locally made pistols and charms.
Kingsley Ernest Nelson, a repeat offender, caught with stolen vehicles and fake car documents.
Recovered vehicles include: A black Toyota Corolla (registration ETN 674AA). A Toyota Sienna (registration DUU 692NZ). A Toyota Rav4 (registration ETN 676AA). CP’s Assurance.
Speaking on combating crime, CP Eribo said “We will continue to protect lives and property, ensuring the safety of all citizens and residents,” he assured.
