Police in Akwa Ibom state have arrested a man at Uruting village in Okobo Local Government Area of the state for killing his 75-year-old father, using a machete.
They also arrested 52 suspects for various crimes.
Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Waheed Ayilara, told a news conference in Uyo on Friday that some of the crimes were murder, kidnap, armed robbery, child trafficking, cultism and fraud.
While speaking with newsmen, the CP said the suspect claimed that his deceased father had sold all the parcel of land he had, including the one that he gave to him to build his house hence the reason for his action.
Ayilara said also that on March 8, police arrested one man at Ayam village in Etinan Local Government Area of the state for being involved in the production of adulterated fruits drinks and fake products.
Also on March 8, police rescued and arrested a man who used Point of Sale (POS) machines to defraud innocent citizens and was to be set ablaze but for the arrival of police operatives.
Ayilara said most of the man’s victims had identified him and N350,000 cash was recovered from him at the time of arrest.
The police commissioner assured that all the suspects would be arraigned as soon as investigations were concluded.
Ayilara assured the people of Akwa Ibom that he would work with stakeholders to set up strategies to address contemporary security challenges in the state.
“Let me assure Akwa Ibom people that the police will collaborate with stakeholders in harnessing available resources to ensure that the state continues to remain the most peaceful,’’ he said
