Police arrest two in Akwa Ibom over alleged machete attacks and robberies

Summary

Police in Akwa Ibom State say they have arrested two men in connection with alleged machete attacks and robberies targeting women in Uyo.

Highlights

• The police named the suspects as Wisdom Effiong, 27, and Yakub Abdullah.
• Police said Effiong was arrested after reports of the alleged attacks circulated on social media.
• Seven women have so far identified Effiong as their alleged attacker, according to the command.
• Police said Abdullah was arrested for allegedly receiving some of the items stolen during the attacks.
• Items recovered include a machete, handbags, phones and power banks, while investigations continue.