The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a suspect in connection with attempted pipeline vandalism in Ikot OboronEnyin Village, located in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area.

According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP TIMFON JOHN, the suspect was arrested yesterday following a distress call received from a Marine Police officer.

The statement noted that police operatives were swiftly dispatched to the scene, where they successfully apprehended one suspect, identified as EKWERE ERNEST, a 36-year-old male from Ukam Village in the Edemeya Clan. Several exhibits were also recovered at the scene.

DSP TIMFON JOHN confirmed that the suspect and the recovered items are currently in police custody for further investigation.