Ms John said efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected criminal network.
The command’s spokesman, Timfon John, stated this in a statement on Saturday.
The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended a suspected hoodlum and recovered a locally made single-barrel gun in the process.
The commissioner of police in Akwa Ibom, Baba Azare, has urged officers to remain disciplined, proactive and professional.
Ms John reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting public infrastructure and safeguarding lives and property.
“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.
