By SUNDAY BASSEY

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has detained five persons over suspected involvement in armed robbery in Eket Local Government Area.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday.

John said that the suspects were apprehended following a raid on criminal hideouts and black spots in Eket on Monday.

“During the raid, five suspects including three men and two women were apprehended.

“Dried leaves suspected to be a hard drug called Colorado, loud and other liquid intoxicants were recovered.

“Also recovered were tramadol and codeine tablets. Methamphetamine, otherwise known as ice, ATM card, and N15,800 cash,” she said.

The police spokesman said that the suspects were currently undergoing thorough investigation to ascertain their extent of involvement in criminal activities.

John said that the command remained committed to effective campaign against crime across the state.

She urged members of the public to report suspicious movements around their environment to the Police at all times. (NAN)

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