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.
Ms John said operatives of the command successfully arrested two persons for vandalising public electricity infrastructure on Sunday at 7:20 a.m.
Ms John said the suspect was in police custody as the investigation was in high gear to track and apprehend his accomplices.
Ms John said that the command successfully rescued the victims on Monday, August 18.
