Illegal Armoury Discovered in Akwa Ibom Mortuary by Police

A noteworthy achievement has been made by the Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command after discovering an unlawful arsenal in a privately-owned mortuary situated in Ekeya of Okobo Local Government Area.

On Monday, the Commissioner of Police for the area, Waheed Ayilara, disclosed at a press conference held in Ikot Akpabio’s command headquarters that they had made a breakthrough.

The apprehension of the infamous gang responsible for numerous abductions and homicides in the region, headed by Ubong Effiong Archibong (aka “Condiment”), preceded a raid during which various firearms were found at the mortuary. The cache included two AK-47s, two G3 rifles, one double-barrel shotgun, one single-barrel gun along with five mags and seven live rounds.

Moreover, authorities presented 23-year-old Daniel Edem Okon to the public for allegedly committing a heinous crime. It is said that after hiring a commercial motorcyclist from Idoro Road to Mbikpon Ikot Edin, Okon murdered him, buried his body in an undemanding grave and robbed him of his motorcycle.

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On July 12, 2024, during a standard patrol near Timber Market in Uyo, Okon and Samaila Salisu were caught. After intense questioning, Okon admitted to the killing of Saviour Anthony Effiong who was aged 45 years old. The victim’s decomposed corpse was unearthed and transported to a morgue.

In addition to that, Commissioner Ayilara disclosed several other suspects who have been involved in multiple offences such as abduction, sexual assault, trafficking of humans and damage. He gave an assurance that all the culprits would be prosecuted after thorough investigations are carried out.

Ayilara conveyed his appreciation to the community, government and additional security agencies for working together to combat crime and encouraged their continued assistance.