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Akwa Ibom’s police force raided a suspicious worshipper’s hiding place.
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It is said that cult personnel fled the scene after seeing the police.
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Items like on-site ink cartridges were recycled from the hiding place.
Soldiers from the Akwa Ibom State Police Department have been confirmed to raid the criminal hiding place.
Police reportedly raided the hiding place in the Uukanafun local government area of the state after reliable intelligence.
Items including two cartridges and locally made pistols were found from the scene, although worshippers fled the scene after seeing the police.
State Commander spokesman DSP Timfon John said in a statement released on Saturday that the incident confirmed the incident.
“The command’s operators acted with reliable intelligence to raid the hiding place of alleged worshippers in the village of Ikot Efong in the Uukanafun local government area on the evening of March 6, 2025 in the evening of March 6, 2025 at the village of Ikot Efong in the local government area of Uukanafun
When seeing the operator, the gangster fled, abandoning a locally made pistol and two on-site cartridges that were found on the scene.
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Although no arrests were made during the operation, investigations are underway to track the fleeing suspect and bring them to justice. ”
While ensuring residents, police professionals also ask residents to help with any information they have.
“Police Commissioner CP Baba Mohammed Azare assured residents that the commander remains firm in fighting crime and will not work tirelessly to get rid of the state of the elements of crime.
“He urged the public to continue to provide useful information to the police, as community support remains crucial to maintaining the peace and security currently enjoyed by Akwa Ibom,” the statement added.
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