The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed the arrests in a statement on Friday, October 16, 2026, explaining that one operation followed intelligence about the alleged sale of illicit substances, while the other was prompted by a report of suspected theft.

In the first operation, police officers raided an alleged criminal hideout along Aka Itiam Street in Uyo Local Government Area. The operation led to the arrest of a suspect identified as Gideon David, with officers reportedly recovering a large quantity of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp during a search.

The police said David remained in custody as investigators worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged activity and identify anyone else who might be connected to the case.

In a separate incident, detectives responded to a distress call concerning an alleged theft at a company located along Udoudoma Road, near Tropicana in Uyo. The incident was reported to the police control room, prompting officers to visit the location.

The operation resulted in the arrest of another suspect, identified as Godwin Paulinus. According to the police, cable wires were found in a bag belonging to the suspect during a search.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the alleged theft and whether other individuals were involved.

John said the operations formed part of the command’s ongoing efforts to tackle identified criminal hotspots in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s directives. She added that discreet investigations were underway and that officers were continuing efforts to identify and apprehend other possible suspects.

The command reiterated its commitment to intelligence-led policing and efforts to protect lives and property across Akwa Ibom State.

Both cases remain under investigation, and the allegations against the two suspects have not been established in court.