The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspects in separate operations in Uyo, recovering a large quantity of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp and cable wires.
The arrests were made on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following intelligence about alleged illicit drug sales and a report of theft, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John.
In the first operation, police operatives arrested a suspect identified as Gideon David at about 9:30 p.m. along Aka Itiam Street in Uyo Local Government Area.
The operation followed intelligence about the alleged sale of illicit drugs in the area. A search conducted on the suspect reportedly led to the recovery of a large quantity of plant material suspected to be Indian hemp.
David remains in police custody as investigations continue to establish the extent of his alleged involvement and identify other persons who may be connected to the activity.
In a separate incident on the same day, detectives arrested another suspect, identified as Godwin Paulinus, in connection with an alleged theft at a company located at Udoudoma, near Tropicana, Uyo.
The police said operatives were dispatched at about 2:57 p.m. following a distress call received by the command’s control room concerning the alleged theft.
Cable wires were reportedly recovered from a bag belonging to Paulinus during a search.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether other individuals were involved.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling illicit drug distribution, theft and other criminal activities across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements, drug-related activities and other criminal conduct to the nearest police station or through established reporting channels.
The command assured residents that credible information would be handled confidentially and professionally, reiterating its commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace across Akwa Ibom State.
