From Isaac Job, Uyo
Akwa Ibom state police command has arrested suspected drug syndicate identified as Samuel Bassey Young from Ikot Obong village in Ibiono Ibom local government area of the state and recovered gun in the state .
A press statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Timfon John and made available to Journalists in Uyo on Tuesday disclosed that the suspect was arrested during routine ‘stop and check’ in Ibiono Ibom council area as the motorcycle conveying the suspect was intercepted .
The statement reads in parts :
“The Police Officer while on a routine stop and search at Ibiono Ibom area of the State intercepted a motorcycle rider conveying a passenger.
John explained that an English Baretta pistol with defaced breeched number was recovered while some quantities of substance suspected to be cannabis sativa concealed in rain coat was also recovered from them
“When the duo were stopped and searched an English Baretta Pistol with defaced breech number was found in the possession of the passenger. Also found was large quantities of weed suspected to be Cannabis sativa concealed in his rain boot.
“These items were all recovered and the suspect taken into custody”.
She said during interrogation, the suspects claimed that the firearms belongs to one of his friends.
“Investigation is ongoing to nab other members of the gang while the Suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation”.
She said the Commissioner of Police in the state CP Waheed Ayilara has reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment towards the continually making Akwa Ibom safe and secure.
“He also urge residents to always report any suspicious persons or movement to the nearest police station.” She said .