**Police Neutralize Kidnap Kingpin and Sea Pirate in Akwa Ibom**
Uyo, Aug. 29, 2024 (TheGavel) – The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the neutralization of a suspected kidnap kingpin and sea pirate.
ASP Timfon John, the State Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this to journalists in Uyo on Thursday. The suspect was killed on Wednesday during a gunfight with police operatives at his hideout in Uyanga Community, Cross River.
A G3 rifle and four live rounds of ammunition were recovered from the suspect. His remains have been taken to the morgue, and investigations are underway to apprehend other members of his gang.
John revealed that the deceased was the leader of the “Bling Bling Marine Strike Force,” which had been terrorizing the Uruan/Oron waterways. He was implicated in the kidnapping of a High Court Judge and the murder of her police orderly, as well as the brutal killing of another prominent individual in the state and the kidnapping of his sales representative.
State Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, assured residents of Akwa Ibom of the command’s commitment to maintaining safety and security in the state. He encouraged the public to report any suspicious activities to the police.
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