Police arrest suspected kidnap kingpin with human skull in Akwa Ibom
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Ubong Michael, also known as “Ubong Boy,” was arrested by operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command in Ikot Aka Village, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. The arrest, which took place on April 22, 2026, followed credible intelligence and led to the recovery of a human skull, a human bone, and other items. Ubong Michael has confessed to multiple kidnapping operations and is assisting police in ongoing investigations. The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, praised the officers’ swift action and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to fighting violent crime.
What happened
- Ubong Michael was apprehended in Ikot Aka Village on April 22, 2026, after returning from hiding in Port Harcourt.
- Police recovered a human skull, a human bone, two live cartridges, and a dagger during the arrest.
- The suspect confessed to involvement in several kidnappings, including the abduction of one Gabriel in 2023 and one John in 2025.
- Baba Azare, the Commissioner of Police, commended the operatives and warned criminals to desist from unlawful activities.
- Residents were urged to remain vigilant and support police efforts to ensure safety across Akwa Ibom State.
