The commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Azare, has applauded the officer in charge of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, CSP Ebong Thompson, for rejecting N800,000 bribe offered to him to release an armed robbery suspect and also cover up the crime.
The 53-year-old suspect, David Samuel Isaac, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Timfon John, was arrested after a Samsung phone that was gotten at gunpoint was traced to him.
“The suspect has a history of similar offenses as he was arrested and charged to court for similar crimes sometime last year, but returned to criminal activities after his release.
“The other suspect, Emmanuel Mendie Peter, was arrested after he brought the bribe to the SWAT office to secure the release of the main suspect and was taken into custody after the offer was rejected.
“All officers concerned with this discreet investigation received a commendation letter from the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare. The CP, while addressing officers at the end of the month briefing, charged them to emulate the distinguished officers,” she explained.
The Police in the state warned members of the public to desist from compromising police investigations.
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