Akwa Ibom state command of Department of State Security Services ( DSS) has apprehended four kidnap suspects that allegedly terrorizing the state recently.
According to sources within the state security services in Uyo on Friday, the suspects have been identified as Idris Adullahi, Abel Attah Ekong, Itoro Edet Effiong and Nsisong Edet Effiong.
The source stated that the suspects are part of notorious syndicate which have been terrorizing the state and masterminded several kidnap incidents in recent times.
The Department of State Services mentioned the abduction of Ayo BAMBE, the manager of Me Lounge at Osongama Estate, Uyo and two others as major incidents that involved the suspects in uyo city.
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“Investigation by the command led to the arrest of ABDULLAHI, the driver of the syndicate in Port Harcourt, River State along with Toyota Sienna vehicle used in the operation, on 16th February,2024.
” Ekong was apprehended at Otua Sega community of Ogbia LGA in Bayelsa State on 26th February, 2024, while the duo of Itoro and Nsisong, two(2) siblings were arrested in their residence at Mbak Etoi in Uyo in Uyo council area”.
The operative of the state security has insisted that the suspects will soon be arraigned in court.
“During investigation, the four (4) suspects confessed their involvement in the kidnap of the three (3) victims at Me – lounge and other attacks across the state.
” Consequently, the suspects will be arraigned by the command at Federal High Court Uyo while a manhunt for other fleeing members continues”.
