A 23-year-old man, Daniel Edem Okon, from Ibiono Ibom local government area in Akwa Ibom State, has confessed to killing a commercial motorcyclist, Saviour Anthony Effiong, and burying him in a shallow grave.
Speaking at the police headquarters in Ikot AkpanAbia, Uyo, Okon revealed that he stabbed Effiong, 45, to death with a knife to steal and sell his motorcycle.
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Okon was apprehended during a stop-and-search operation while attempting to find a buyer for the stolen motorcycle.
While parading Okon alongside other criminal suspects, including 20 suspected vandals, the Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, advised commercial motorcyclists to avoid taking passengers to isolated areas at night.
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He disclosed that Okon and an accomplice, Samaila Salisu, were stopped by officers on patrol at the Timber Market in Uyo.
During interrogation, Okon confessed to the murder and led the police to the shallow grave where Effiong’s decomposed body was exhumed and later identified by his family.
Additionally, Ayilara provided updates on other recent criminal activities in the state.
He reported the dismantling of a notorious kidnapping syndicate led by Ubong Effiong Archibong, also known as “Condiment,” responsible for multiple kidnappings and murders.
The police recovered firearms and ammunition from a private mortuary used as the syndicate’s armory in Ekeya, Okobo L.G.A.
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In another operation, police arrested several suspects involved in theft and vandalism.
Engr. Udofia Jonah and six others were apprehended for stealing 61 armored doors and 42 timbers from the Ibom Tropicana Complex warehouse.
Vandals Napiu Ibrahim, Melon Selitima, and Abdul Abubbakar were caught dismantling high-tension electric cables in Eastern Obolo.
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Furthermore, four suspects, Ugwem Ijah Nteilie, Frank Frank, Morris Possible, and Nura Idris, were arrested for burglarizing Eastern Obolo General Hospital, stealing air conditioners, plasma televisions, and refrigerators.
Police also busted a syndicate from Rivers State that targeted electric transformers and communication masts in Akwa Ibom, recovering tools and vehicles used in the crimes.
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On July 15, police arrested Eunice Eze for running a baby factory in Owerri, rescuing 10 pregnant women.
The CP thanked the public and security agencies for their cooperation and urged continued collaboration to maintain safety and peace in the state.
