UYO-The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has garrested one Otuekong Enoidem, a 29-year-old male, an indigene of Akai Ubium Village, Nsit Ubium Local Government, over alleged kidnap incident and attempt to collect N3 million ransom from the victim’s family.
The victim , one Koffi (male), died tragically in the course of the incident on August 24,2026, as reported by the Command
According to a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer Timfon John, DSP , said that the suspect was apprehended following the directive from the Commissioner of Police,CC Baba Azare , which the operatives of the Command embarked on sustained intelligence-led follow-up operations aimed at identifying, apprehending those responsible for the heinous crime.
“Consequently, at about 2330hrs on August 25,2026, operatives successfully arrested one Otuekong Enoidem, a 29-year-old male, an indigene of Akai Ubium Village, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.
“The suspect was apprehended while allegedly attempting to collect a ransom of Three Million Naira (₦3,000,000) from the deceased victim’s family,” the statement said.
The Command informed that, during the operation, the mobile phone belonging to the victim and allegedly used by the kidnappers to communicate ransom demands was recovered from the suspect.
“The recovery constitutes a critical piece of evidence expected to assist investigators in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the crime and establishing the roles played by other members of the criminal syndicate,” the Command added.
The Commissioner of Police, Azare , has commended the operatives for their diligence, courage and professionalism, and assures members of the public that the Command will continue to deploy intelligence-led policing, strategic surveillance and sustained operational pressure against kidnappers and other criminal elements.
The Command reiterated that there will be no safe haven for criminals in Akwa Ibom, warning that those involved in kidnapping, murder and other violent crimes will be relentlessly pursued and brought to justice in accordance with the law.
It also encouraged the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide credible and timely information to the Police and other security agencies, as community cooperation remains crucial to the successful prevention and detection of crime.
The Command assured the people of Akwa Ibom that the safety and security of lives and property remain its foremost priority, and further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses.