Police arrest two robbery suspects and recover weapons in Akwa Ibom
Two robbery suspects, Happiness Essien and Mathew Akpan, were arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command during a raid in Mkpat-Enin Local Government Area. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence about a notorious armed robbery suspect, Abasiama Ekot (also known as “Dombary”), who escaped before the police arrived. The police recovered firearms and other items at the scene. Investigations are ongoing, and the public has been urged to support the police with information.
What happened
- The Akwa Ibom State Police Command raided a hideout in Mkpat-Enin Local Government Area on February 18, 2026.
- Happiness Essien and Mathew Akpan were arrested, while the main suspect, Abasiama Ekot (“Dombary”), fled the scene.
- Police recovered an automatic pump-action rifle, a locally fabricated shotgun, and other items during the operation.
- The arrested suspects are providing useful information to assist further investigations.
- CP Baba Azare assured residents that the police remain committed to intelligence-driven operations for public safety.
