Police spokesperson in the State, DSP Timfon John who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said the suspect aged 30 was arrested in his shrine at Nung Oku village, Uruan Local Government Area.
John said the a search in the suspect’s compound led to the recovery of one fabricated single-barrel gun and other firearms.
Parts of the statement in parts, “On July 29, 2025, at approximately 18:51 hours, Operatives acting on credible intelligence, apprehended One Cletus Effiong Bassey, a 30-year-old male, at his shrine in Nung Oku Village, Uruan LGA.
“Bassey is suspected of being involved in ritualistic activities, including providing native charms and “bullet repellers” to armed robbers. A subsequent search of his compound led to the recovery of one fabricated single-barrel gun.”
John said investigation is ongoing.
