Kidnap lord who abducted Akwa Ibom Judge, others killed in Cross River

Kidnap lord who abducted Akwa Ibom Judge, others killed in Cross River

Police in Akwa Ibom State have killed dreaded kidnap kingpin, Ubong Effiong Archibong, alias Condiment, during a gun battle at his hideout in Uyanga Community in neighbouring Cross River State.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Akwa Ibom State Command, ASP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Uyo

She also disclosed that Archibong, gang leader of Bling Bling Marine Strike Force terrorizing Uruan/Oron Waterways was responsible for kidnap of a High Court Judge, Joy Unwana and killing of her Police orderly Inspector ThankGod Edet among others.

She stated, “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.”