“Akwa Ibom Police Neutralize Notorious Kidnap Kingpin and Sea Pirate”
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the neutralization of Ubong Archibong, alias “Condiment,” a notorious kidnap kingpin and sea pirate who had been terrorizing the Uruan/Oron waterways. Archibong was killed during a gun battle with police operatives at his hideout in Uyanga Community, Cross River State.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Timfon John confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday. Archibong, the leader of the “Bling-Bling Marine Strike Force,” was implicated in several high-profile crimes, including the kidnapping of High Court Judge Joy Unwana, the murder of her police orderly Inspector ThankGod Edet, and the abduction of other individuals such as Pharmacist Joemel and Brown, CEO of Mingles Hotel.
A G3 rifle with four live rounds was recovered from Archibong. His body has been deposited at the morgue, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of his gang.