Source: Africa Publicity
Police in Nigeria have uncovered an armoury being used by a kidnapping syndicate in a private mortuary.
The armoury was uncovered in Okobo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Waheed Ayilara disclosed this during press briefing at the police Headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo on Monday, July 22, 2024.
According to the Commissioner, the firearms and ammunition were being used by a notorious kidnapping syndicate led by a wanted kidnapper, Ubong Effiong Archibong.
The Police Commissioner stated that the syndicate was responsible for multiple abduction and murders in the state.
He disclosed that
“Operatives of the Command through credible information and a painstaking investigation recovered firearms and ammunition used by a notorious kidnapping syndicate led by a wanted kidnapper one Ubong Effiong Archibong a.k.a Condiment.”
According to him, “The kidnapping syndicate is responsible for the kidnapping and k!lling of several persons. The said firearms were recovered at a private mortuary being used as the armoury at Ekeya, Okobo L.G.A.”
He said: “The firearms are: Two (2) AK-47 Rifles, Two (2) G3 Rifles, One (1) Double Barrel Rifle, One (1) Single Barrel Rifle, Five (5) Magazines and Seven (7) Live Ammunitions.”
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