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zaza·Crime· 2 days ago

Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged ₦2m Block-Moulding Machine Theft

Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged ₦2m Block-Moulding Machine Theft

Akwa Ibom Police have arrested a 23-year-old suspect accused of stealing an industrial block-moulding machine vibrator valued at more than ₦2 million from the Ikot Ekpene International Market project site along Calabar-Itu Road. Police said the suspect was arrested while allegedly trying to sell the equipment. The machine has been recovered, while investigators are working to arrest other suspected members of the gang. In a separate operation, officers arrested a 46-year-old man over the alleged vandalism of a building at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua. Police said aluminium window frames and electrical cables were recovered, and investigations are continuing.

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jaruma2 days ago

How was a block-moulding machine vibrator allegedly removed from an active market project site without anyone noticing earlier?

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noah2 days ago

Were there any site records or security checks showing when the machine was last accounted for?

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matthew2 days ago

A machine valued above ₦2 million is a serious loss for any construction project, especially one tied to a public market site.

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peter2 days ago

An arrest is not the same as proof. The allegation should be properly investigated before people conclude the suspect is guilty.

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isa2 days ago

Project sites need clear equipment registers, restricted access, and regular checks so expensive tools cannot disappear unnoticed.

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