Monarch On The Run As Police Arrest Man For Kidnapping In Akwa Ibom
A traditional ruler in Akwa Ibom State is said to be on the run after a resident of the state, Samuel Geofrey was arrested and taken into custody by the police.
 Samuel allegedly specialized in sea piracy and kidnapping in Ibaka, Mbo Local Government and following his arrest, the traditional ruler disappeared into thin air with his whereabouts becoming unknown.
Police have since launched a manhunt for the traditional ruler, who was accused of helping the suspect to keep his ‘working tools’ safe.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed Geofrey’s arrest while talking to journalists in Uyo on Tuesday.
The suspect, he added, was arrested on November 3, 2025, at about 11:45 am, while the traditional ruler fled when cops arrived at his residence.
Items recovered at the place include one 40HP, two 15HP, and one 8HP marine engines; four power heads; four gearboxes; four propellers; four engine covers; one Snow Sea deep freezer; and three generators, among others.
‘On November 3, 2025, at about 1145hrs, cops attached to the command, in collaboration with marine hunters, intercepted and arrested one Samuel Geofrey, aged 27, a native of Atakpere Community in Ekeremo LGA of Bayelsa State.
The suspect confessed to being an active militant involved in sea piracy and kidnapping. He disclosed that his rifle was in the custody of one Kingdom Bane, the Village Head of Ine Eyoabasi Fishing Village.
Cops immediately visited the village, but the Village Head fled upon seeing the team. A search of his makeshift residence led to the recovery of numerous items suspected to have been stolen from sea travelers.
Items recovered included one 40HP, two 15HP, and one 8HP marine engines; four power heads; four gearboxes; four propellers; four engine covers; one Snow Sea deep freezer; three generators; three brand-new toilet seats; two brand-new toilet sinks; one sewing machine; and a bag containing the personal effects of one Chibuike Vincent Awah of Onitsha, Anambra State, including his ID card and NIN slip’ he said.
Azare added that the suspect will soon face charges while noting that efforts are being made to arrest the fleeing traditional ruler- -Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
