The Akwa Ibom Police command said it has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the looting and vandalism of properties in Uyo following the infiltration of the #EndSARS protest by hoodlums.
The Commissioner of Police, Andrew Amiengheme, stated this Saturday in a press statement obtained by Blueprint in Uyo.
Amiengheme said the quick deployment of anti-riot policemen in collaboration with sister security agencies like the army and DSS, as well as the efforts of the state government has restored normalcy to the capital city.
He said that the command has recovered stolen properties worth millions of naira, including 14 deep freezers, 6 refrigerators, 8 flat screen televisions, 4 water dispensers, 16 bags of rice, 4 air conditions, one printer, chairs and other items.
The Police boss said the command would continue to ensure that all the looted items are recovered.
“Some youths with evil intentions in the guise of #ENDSARS went about vandalising, looting and burning some government and private property including the Akwa Ibom State Broadcasting Corporation (AKBC), Anchor Insurance, De Choice Shopping Mall, L.G showroom, and Access Bank Plc.
“I have visited all the said places today with my Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Auwal M. Mohammad, and we have made an on-the-spot assessment of damages done.
“I commend the state government’s timely intervention through the imposition of curfew. As of today, I went round to ensure strict compliance, and we will continue to do so.
“The command’s efforts have yielded positive results leading to the arrest of the following persons: Victor Udoeka Effiong ‘m’, Emediong Michael James ‘f’, Imedimfon Ime James ‘m’, Isaac John Udoh ‘m’, Sunday Michael James ‘m’, Wisdom Godswill Reuben ‘m’, Ntiefon Ime Robbert, Akaninyene Abraham Livinus ‘m’, Imoh Enobong Sunday, Isaac Sunday Udo ‘m’.
“I am delighted to inform you that our quick deployment of Anti-Riot Policemen in conjunction with the efforts of sister security agencies such as the Army and DSS, and the efforts of the state government has restored normalcy in Uyo and the state in general,” he said.
He stated that the command under his watch would not allow anyone to derail the peaceful nature of the state.
He called on the perpetrators to desist from the dastardly act and toe the line of peace or face the full weight of the law.
The commissioner of police commended the people of Akwa Ibom for their peaceful disposition and continued partnership to the police.
