Akwa Ibom: Police Reject ₦800,000 Bribe, Arrest Two In Armed Robbery Case

August 01, (THEWILL) — A senior officer of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, CSP Ebong Thompson, has rejected an ₦800,000 bribe offered in a bid to secure the release of a suspected armed robber.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the incident occurred on July 30, 2025.

According to the statement, the prime suspect, 53-year-old David Samuel Isaac, was arrested after police traced a Samsung smartphone, allegedly stolen at gunpoint, to his possession.

Investigations further revealed that Isaac, a repeat offender, had previously been arrested and prosecuted for a similar offence in 2024 but returned to criminal activity after his release.

The second suspect, Emmanuel Mendie Peter, was arrested at the SWAT office while attempting to offer ₦800,000 to secure Isaac’s release and suppress the case. He was immediately taken into custody for bribery.

In recognition of their professionalism, officers involved in the operation received letters of commendation from the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare.

Speaking at the Command’s end-of-month press briefing, CP Azare praised the SWAT team’s integrity and urged other officers to emulate their conduct, noting that upholding ethics and discipline remains central to effective policing.

The Command also issued a stern warning to the public against attempts to influence or compromise police investigations, saying such acts would be met with the full force of the law.

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