Residents lynch suspected legal on needed checklist in Akwa Ibom neighborhood

Crime

By Linda Ikeji
5 November 2026, 3:38 pm

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the lynching of suspected legal merely recognized as Mkpowo, throughout a confrontation with youths of the Essien Udim neighborhood.

The spokesman for the command, Timfon John, disclosed this in an announcement in Uyo on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

John stated that the deceased had been on the police needed checklist for his involvement in legal actions throughout the state.

She stated that Mkpowo was suspected to be the chief of a legal gang that had been terrorising residents of the realm.

The police spokesperson stated that the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday when some youths of the neighborhood reportedly tried to apprehend the deceased.

The PPRO stated that in the middle of the encounter, the suspect reportedly introduced out a locally-made pistol and fired on the youths.

John, nonetheless, stated the youths overpowered Mkpowo through the encounter wherein he sustained head accidents.

She stated that the deceased was subsequently rushed to a hospital the place he was confirmed deceased.

John stated that his stays had been deposited in a morgue for preservation and additional actions.

It could be recalled that the police in Akwa Ibom not too long ago intensified operations in opposition to the legal gang, resulting in the invasion and destruction of its recognized hideout.

She stated {that a} regionally made pistol, one stay cartridge, and an expended cartridge had been recovered through the operation.

John stated the commissioner of police, Baba Azare, recommended residents for his or her willingness to help safety efforts and supply credible data to the police.

She urged the general public to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions to the closest police station for immediate motion.