Th police said a complainant reported that his newborn child was sold to one of the suspects for N145, 000.
She reaffirmed the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks.
The police command in Akwa Ibom has arrested five suspects allegedly involved in terrorising residents of Ikot Ebido Oku and surrounding communities in Uyo and Ibesikpo LGAs.
The command’s spokesperson said the incident occurred in Iko Udo Obobo Village, Ukanafun LGA.
The police command in Akwa Ibom on Friday said it has rescued two abducted persons and recovered firearms in the Nsit Ubium council area.
The police spokesperson said that the operation was in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police to decisively combat crime in the country.
Ms John reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling the issue of illegal possession of arms in the state.
The police spokesperson said the command remain committed to eradicating criminals and intensifying actions against illegal firearms and substance abuse.
Ms John said one suspect was apprehended at the scene during the operation, and exhibits linked to the alleged vandalism were recovered.
Ms John said the operations were strategically planned and executed simultaneously in known criminal hideouts, following actionable intelligence.
