Police arrest man with dozens of stolen phones in Akwa Ibom
Three to four sentences introducing the story. Musa Idris was re-arrested by officers of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for allegedly receiving and distributing stolen mobile phones. The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, revealed that the suspect was found with 34 assorted Android phones and two button phones, believed to be linked to robbery activities. Azare also discussed other recent police actions and warned against spreading false security information.
What happened
- Musa Idris was arrested along the Calabar–Itu Road axis after credible intelligence linked him to stolen phones.
- Investigations showed he had previously been arrested in October 2025 for armed robbery and possession of over 200 suspected stolen phones.
- The recovered phones are suspected to be proceeds of armed robbery operations within and outside Akwa Ibom State.
- The police commissioner announced a crackdown on false security information and vehicle registration violations.
- Certificates of commendation were presented to officers for professionalism and dedication to duty.
