Police arrest suspected drug baron in Akwa Ibom operation
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a suspected drug baron, Ofonime Etim, after dismantling a notorious drug bunker in Ikot Ebom Itam, Itu Local Government Area. The police, led by Public Relations Officer Timfon John, recovered stolen property and assorted drugs during the raid. Community members praised the police for their professionalism and noted that the suspect's activities had threatened public safety. The police confirmed that further investigations are ongoing to identify other suspects and victims.
What happened
- Ofonime Etim was arrested during a police raid in Ikot Ebom Itam, Itu Local Government Area.
- The operation led to the recovery of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, rolling papers, axes, machetes, and various stolen items.
- The village council chairman identified a recovered submersible water pump as property stolen from the Ikot Ebom Itam Village Hall borehole facility.
- The suspect reportedly confessed to stealing the pump and using the premises as a distribution point for illicit drugs and stolen goods.
- The police stated that further investigations are ongoing and that Ofonime Etim will be charged to court after the conclusion of the investigation.
