By Samuel Ogenyi, Uyo
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command had paraded t0 suspected thieves who broke and looted government and private properties during the EndSARS protests last Thursday in Uyo.
Properties vandalized included: De Choice Shopping Mall, LG Showroom , Access Bank and Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation Office.
State Commissioner of Police, CP Amiengheme Andrew, fdc while parading the suspects yesterday said arrests were effected less than 24 hours after the looting while items recovered included 14 deep freezers, six refrigerators, eight flat screen television sets, four water dispensers, 16 bags of rice, four air conditions, A printer, chairs, and other items.
Amiengheme who explained that he has visited all the affected places with his team promised to ensure that more looted items are recovered and urged members of the public to avail police with useful information that could achieve this.
The commissioner commended the state government and the sister agencies for their collaborative efforts in restoring normalcy to Uyo as well as Akwa Ibom people for their peaceful disposition.
Those arrested according to him including Victor 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 and Isaac Sunday Udo ‘m’.
The CP called on the perpetrators to desist from the dastardly act and toe the line of peace or face the full weight of the law.
