Oil money, mixed with militancy and violent local politics in the area, has created and nurtured private armies with money, weapons and political clout comparable to rogue states.
“We reassure the public of a diligent and professional investigation, after which all the suspects will be charged to court,” he added.
PHEDC regretted the high rate of vandalism in Eket and its environs, especially in the second quarter of 2023.
The police command in Jigawa says it arrested 298 suspects for various crimes in the third quarter of 2023.
Mr Hundeyin said the suspects arrested were involved in 21 cases, including attacks on INEC officials, vandalism and ballot box snatching.
In an interview on Saturday, Mr Okhiria said the corporation arrived at the figure using the working document for earnings between January and March.
The commissioner said that the operational successes led to the rescue of four kidnapped victims, recovery of 25 firearms of different makes and 31 live ammunition of different calibres.
