Police Foils Robbery Attack In Ikot Ekpene Community

Akwa Ibom State Police command has foiled an attempted robbery attack at Annex B Estate in Ikot Ator Village, Ikot Ekpene local government area of the state and neutralized one suspected criminal while two others escaped with bullet wounds.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Timfon John who stated this in a statement on Thursday said the incident occurred approximately 02:15hrs on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

John explained that the operatives swung into action following a distress call from a concerned citizen narrating: “the operation commenced after the police received a distressed call from a concerned citizen reporting an ongoing armed robbery. Responding rapidly, Operatives dispatched immediately to the location.


“Upon the arrival of the police, the three armed hoodlums sighted the officers and immediately opened fire. Police tactically engaged the suspects in a gun duel which resulted in the suppression of the robbers.

“One of the armed robbers was neutralized during the exchange of gunfire fire while the other two sustained bullet wounds and managed to escape.”

The PPRO listed the items recovered from the scene to include, one cut-to-size locally made shotgun, one expanded cartridge, One live cartridge, Four assorted Android mobile phones,

Others were: “One industrial cutter, One cross bag containing a cash sum of N5,700, One wristwatch, One Echolac traveling box containing clothes, One Qlink motorcycle with registration number UML 906 QX.”

She said during the incident, one victim (name withheld) an occupant of the lodge, sustained a gunshot wound inflicted by the hoodlums and was immediately rushed to the Hospital for medical attention, adding that he is currently receiving treatment.

The spokesperson said intensified efforts were underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects even as she assured the public the readiness of the command to protect the lives and property