The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has killed the leader of a kidnap gang, one Ubong Effiong Archibong, alias Condiment.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Timfon John, said the suspect was killed in a gun battle with operatives of the command at his hideout in Uyanga Community of Cross River State, adding that a rifle with ammunition was recovered from him.
In a press release in Uyo on Thursday, John stated that the suspect was responsible for the kidnap of a High Court Judge, Joy Unwana and the killing of her police orderly, Inspector ThankGod Edet, among others.
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“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Wednesday, 28th August, 2024 neutralized a dreaded Kidnap Kingpin/Sea Pirate whose stock in trade was to kidnap, kill, maim and cause havoc in societies.
“The kingpin, Ubong Effiong Archibong (M) alias condiment, a gang leader of bling bling marine strike force terrorizing Uruan/Oron waterways, was responsible for kidnapping of a High Court Judge Joy Unwana and the killing of her police orderly, Inspector ThankGod Edet; the gruesome murder of the CEO Emem and Sons Nig. Ltd and kidnapping of his sales rep.
“The suspect was also responsible for the kidnap of Pharmacist Joemel as well as Mr. Brown, CEO Mingles Hotel. The suspect was neutralized during a gun battle with operatives of the Command in his hideout at Uyanga Community in Cross River State.
“One G3 rifle with four live ammunition was recovered from the suspect. His corpse was recovered and deposited at the morgue. Investigations with full intent to arrest other members of the gang are on going,” the PRO stated.
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