Policeman Rejects N800,000 Bribe To Free Robbery Suspect In Akwa Ibom
A police officer in charge of the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit, Ebong Thompson has rejected the sum of N800,000 offered to him to secure the release of an armed robbery suspect and cover up the crime.
A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Friday said the suspects involved in the deal have been arrested and taken to custody.
According to the statement, 53-year-old David Isaac was arrested after a Samsung phone that was snatched at gun point was traced to him.
She added that the other suspect, Emmanuel Peter, was arrested and taken to custody after he brought the the sum of N.8m to the SWAT office to secure the release of the main suspect.
Meanwhile, the commissioner of police who has given a commendation letter to the officer, warned the public to desist from compromising police investigation.
