Dreaded kidnap kingpin who abducted Judge shot dead by Police operatives deadly weapons recovered
Akwa Ibom Police Eliminate Notorious Kidnap Kingpin who abducted Akwa Ibom Judge, others in Cross River
The Akwa Ibom State Police have eliminated a notorious kidnap kingpin, Ubong Effiong Archibong, also known as “Condiment,” during a fierce gunfight at his hideout in Uyanga Community, located in neighboring Cross River State.
This was revealed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Akwa Ibom State Command, ASP Timfon John, in a statement released on Thursday in Uyo.
Archibong, who led the Bling Bling Marine Strike Force, a gang that has terrorized the Uruan and Oron Waterways, was implicated in numerous criminal activities, including the abduction of High Court Judge Joy Unwana and the murder of her police orderly, Inspector ThankGod Edet, among other heinous acts.
Timfon said: “The State Police Command on Wednesday 28 August neutralized a dreaded kidnap kingpin/sea pirate whose stock in trade was to kidnap, kill, maim and cause havoc in the society.
“The kingpin, Ubong Effiong Archibong (M) alias Condiment, a gang leader of Bling Bling Marine Strike Force terrorizing Uruan/Oron Waterways were responsible for kidnapping of a High Court Judge, Joy Unwana and killing of her Police orderly Inspector ThankGod Edet, gruesome murder of the CEO Emem and Sons Ltd and kidnapping of his sales rep.
“The suspect was also responsible for the kidnap of Pharmacist Joemel as well as also being responsible for the kidnap of Mr. Brown m, CEO Mingles Hotel.
“The Suspect was neutralized during a gun battle with operatives of the Command in his hideout at Uyanga Community in Cross River State.One G3 riffle with four live ammunition were recovered from the suspect.
“The corpse of the suspect was recovered and deposited at the morgue. Investigations with intent to arrest other members of his gang are ongoing.”
