The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected cultists, including ten females, and recovered a firearm
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected cultists, including ten females, and recovered a firearm during a late-night operation in Abak Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, May 4, 2026. According to the PPRO, the operation, carried out on 3 May at about 9:19 p.m., followed credible intelligence about suspected cult members’ activities at Oku Abak Village in Abak Local Government Area. She said police operatives stormed the location, described as a notorious black spot, where the suspects were allegedly holding a meeting. “During the operation, police arrested a total of 25 suspects,” the statement read. The statement listed the suspects as Ubong Victor, Gabriel Utitofon, Liberty Sunday, Onyekachi Celestine, Sifon Ekong, Aniekeme Friday, Emmanuel Sunday, Emmanuel Johnson, Usiene Michael, Michael Effiong, Mbetobong Johnson, Christian Daniel, B...