Police foil robbery attack, recover firearm in Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Police Command says its operatives have foiled an armed robbery attack in a household at Iton Odoro village, Ikono Local Government Area of the state. The suspected robber was arrested while a locally made single-barrel gun was recovered. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in a statement on Tuesday said […] Police foil robbery attack, recover firearm in Akwa…
In a bold show of law enforcement, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command thwarted an armed robbery attempt at a residence located in Iton Odoro village, Ikono Local Government Area. A local man, Emmanuel Okoyo, was apprehended and a homemade single-barrel firearm was seized during the operation. The Public Relations Officer for the command, DSP Timfon John, conveyed the details in a statement on Tuesday.
Acting swiftly after receiving a credible tip-off, police officers were dispatched to the scene in collaboration with the vigilant populace. Upon arrival, they disarmed the suspect and made an arrest without any loss of life. The victim, who was at home with his family at the time, reported that the suspect entered the compound via the back gate and threatened his household with the homemade firearm.
Emmanuel Okoyo is currently held in police custody while the confiscated weapon has been preserved as evidence. The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, lauded the quick response from both the public and the police force.
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