Police recover human remains, arms from kidnap suspect
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recovered human remains and ammunition from a suspected kidnapper arrested in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Uyo, identifying the suspect as Ubong Michael, also known as “Ubong Boy,” who is allegedly linked to multiple […]
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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recovered human remains and ammunition from a suspected kidnapper arrested in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Uyo, identifying the suspect as Ubong Michael, also known as “Ubong Boy,” who is allegedly linked to multiple kidnapping operations.
According to the statement, the suspect was arrested on April 22, 2026, following credible intelligence.
John said the suspect had been hiding in Port Harcourt before returning to the community, leading to his arrest.
“The suspect, who had been hiding in Port Harcourt, was arrested following intelligence indicating that he had secretly returned to the community,” she said.
“Preliminary investigations reveal that the suspect is a key figure in multiple kidnapping operations, including the abduction of one Gabriel in 2023 and one John in 2025,” she stated.
“A search conducted upon his arrest led to the recovery of the following exhibits: one human skull suspected to belong to a victim, one human bone, two live cartridges, and one dagger,” she said.
The police spokesperson further disclosed that the suspect had confessed and was assisting with ongoing investigations.
The command warned criminal elements to desist from unlawful activities or face the full weight of the law, reaffirming its commitment to tackling crime in the state.