“The Command wishes to assure the good people of Akwa Ibom State that there is no cause for alarm,” he said.
The police spokesperson said preliminary investigations were ongoing to establish the full extent of their involvement.
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.
Ms John reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling the issue of illegal possession of arms in the state.
The PPRO said that two suspects found on the premises were apprehended after a brief chase by police.
Ms John said the operations were strategically planned and executed simultaneously in known criminal hideouts, following actionable intelligence.
The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has detained five persons over suspected involvement in armed robbery in Eket LGA.
Mr Eno said the ban followed attacks by criminals posing as masquerades and ordered their arrest and prosecution.
