September 01, (THEWILL) – The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says its operatives have intercepted suspected IPOB agents who were planning to launch an attack on the state and its facilities.
Spokesperson for the Command, Timfon John, in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo, said the suspects were intercepted by the command’s operatives on intensive patrol along Stadium Road in Abiakpo Edem Inyang Village, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.
According to the release, the said patrol was on the heels of intelligence information that IPOB were planning to launch an attack on the state and some of its facilities.
The statement reads in parts: “During the patrol, the team flagged down a Lexus Jeep with Registration Number KUJ 886 FF. On sighting the police, two unidentified young men came down from the jeep and took to their heels into the nearby forest.
“While searching the Vehicle, the team recovered one AK 47 rifle loaded with 8 No of 8MM ammunitions; one locally made long-range pistol, one cartridge, 4 different vehicle number plates, Zenith and Access Banks ATM Cards, National Drivers’ Licence card, black coloured clothes, bags containing substances suspected to be Indian hemp and a torchlight.
“The team, with the assistance of the village youths, combed the forest in search of the fleeing suspects. But no arrest has been made this far. The team is not resting on its para as it is determined to fetch the suspects and whoever is their sponsors and accomplices.”
The Command appealed to residents of the community and the state, in general, to be vigilant and report suspicious and unknown movements to the police for outright action.
John reiterated the commitment of the command to make Akwa Ibom State very hot and uncomfortable for criminal elements.
