The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has aborted orchestrated kidnapping plot on Calabar-Oron Coastal way.
Marine Police operatives , assisted by Marine hunters embarked on a joint intelligence-led operation where the mission of the criminal syndicates were disrupted.
Items recovered from the suspects are; two speed boats, three 200HP outboard engines ,one 15 HP outboard engine ,one Jojeef English pump-action gun, two cartridges, and one white robe.
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Azare, has so far, commended the operatives for their professionalism, courage and effective utilisation of actionable intelligence.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to deploying intelligence, operational resources and strategic partnerships to proactively prevent crime and safeguard the people of Akwa Ibom State.
The Commissioner also appreciated the Marine hunters for their invaluable support, courage and operational commitment during the joint operation. He urged them to sustain their support and cooperation with the Police and other security agencies in the collective effort to protect the waterways and coastal communities.
The commissioner further warned criminal elements, including those operating across state boundaries, that Akwa Ibom State will not serve as a safe haven, staging ground or escape corridor for kidnappers, armed criminals or other perpetrators of violent crime.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report credible information concerning suspicious movements, persons, vessels or activities to the Police and other relevant security agencies.
The Command appreciated the people of Akwa Ibom for their continued cooperation and support and assures the public that the Police remain resolute, proactive and strategically positioned to detect, disrupt and decisively respond to threats against public safety.
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John said the operation which took place at 6:05 am, Tuesday, September,8,2026 was part of the Command’s sustained intelligence-led and proactive policing strategy aimed at identifying, disrupting and dismantling criminal networks before they are able to execute their plans.
“The Command remains particularly focused on denying criminal elements the opportunity to exploit the State’s waterways as operational corridors, hideouts or escape routes. Accordingly, Marine Police operatives have continued to maintain heightened vigilance across strategic waterways and coastal communities.
“The Command reassures residents, particularly those in riverine communities, boat operators, fishermen and other waterways users, that the waterways and surrounding areas remain calm and peaceful, with no incident reported following the operation,” the statement said.