POLICE DECLARES TERRORISM SUSPECT WANTED FOR ESCAPING FROM COURT PREMISES

A 34-year-old Terrorism Suspect, has escaped from the Court premises in Akwa Ibom State, where his Terrorism trial was billed for continuation.

The Police Akwa Ibom state Police Spokesperson, Odiko MacDon, disclosed in a statement that the suspect, Etiene Malachy Akpan, is facing trial for alleged terrorism, serial murder, kidnapping, and armed robbery.

“He is wanted by the police in connection with series of armed robberies, kidnapping, murders and terrorism in the (Akwa Ibom) state.”

“The suspect who was on trial for the above offences escaped within the court premises when brought for the continuation of his trial,” MacDon said.

According to the Police, the suspect, also known as Anthony Malachy Akpan, hails from Atan Midim in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He is dark in complexion and 1.6 metres tall.

The PPRO appealed to members of the public with useful information on the whereabouts of the suspect to contact the nearest police station or any security agency.

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