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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old Cameroonian fisherman, Joseph Mbake, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old child in Mkpanak Village, Ibeno Local Government Area. Spokesperson DSP Timfon John confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday, explaining that the suspect was picked up following an intensive manhunt by operatives. According to the command, the victim’s mother, identified as Gift, discovered the incident on February 24, 2026, at about 2:00 p.m. while bathing her daughter. “She observed a suspicious discharge from the private part of her four-year-old daughter while bathing her,” the PPRO stated. “Upon careful questioning, the child alleged that she had been sexually abused by an adult male who she stated she could identify if seen.” The police promptly issued a medical examination form, and the child was taken for immediate medical attention. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives arrested Mbake, a fisherman resident in Mkpanak Village, in the early hours of March 1, alongside others for investigation. An identification parade was subsequently conducted in accordance with laid-down procedures, during which the victim positively identified the suspect. Preliminary investigation revealed that the alleged incident occurred on February 14, 2026. “The Command strongly condemns all forms of sexual abuse, especially against minors,” DSP John said, assuring the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable members of the society. The police urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious behaviour to the nearest station.

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Victor Okoh, for allegedly killing his wife, Victoria Okoh, 38, at their home in Oron Local Government Area.   Confirming the arrest in a statement on Monday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said officers responded to a distress call from concerned residents. According to the statement, police operatives arrived at the scene around 5:20 a.m. and found the victim’s mutilated body outside the house. Further investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly attacked his wife with a machete over accusations of infidelity.   “The suspect attempted to evade arrest by hiding in the ceiling, but our officers tactically secured the building, forced entry, and apprehended him. The weapon used in the crime has also been recovered,” the statement read. “The suspect attempted to evade arrest by hiding in the ceiling, but our officers tactically secured the building, forced entry, and apprehended him. The weapon used in the crime has also been recovered,” the statement read.   The victim’s body has been deposited at the General Hospital morgue in Oron for an autopsy, while the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.   Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, condemned the act and assured the public that justice would be served. He reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring public safety and warned against domestic violence, urging residents to seek lawful means of resolving disputes.