Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have stormed a criminal hideout where they arrested a 38-year-old man, Effiong Umoh, suspected to be a notorious cultist.
Umoh was arrested in possession of a locally-fabricated gun and a cutlass.
Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), of the Command, DSP Timfon John, disclosed that the suspect was arrested following complaints by residents of Utine Nduong Community in Okobo local government area of the state.
“Our operatives have arrested a suspected notorious cultist, leading to the recovery of a locally-made pistol and a cutlass.
“Based on credible information at the Command’s disposal about a suspected cultist terrorising Utine Nduong, Okobo LGA and its environs, operatives of the command immediately swung into action and arrested one Effiong Umoh, a 38-year-old man.
“A search conducted on the suspect revealed the hidden firearm and cutlass,” DSP John said.
The Command’s spokesperson said discreet investigation was ongoing to apprehend other gang members and recover any additional operational weapons they may possess.
