Law enforcement launches search for suspects involved in herdsman attack in Akwa Ibom.
By Emeka Samuel, Uyo
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation and manhunt for a group of individuals involved in a conspiracy, assault on a herdsman.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Timfon John weekend said the incident occurred in Etoi village, Uyo Local Council while a cow belonging to the herder was reportedly killed and the meat packed into six bags.
“At approximately 5:30 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2025, police received a distress call from a man (name withheld) in Etoi village. The caller reported that a herder was being held hostage in the bush and one of his cows had been killed by unknown persons.
“Upon receiving the information, Operatives immediately dispatched to the scene. The suspects fled upon sighting the police, leaving behind six sacks of cow meat. The herder (name withheld) of Jada LGA in Adamawa State, had managed to escape with the rest of his herd.
“When Prince Ahmed Aliyu, the Secretary to the Cattle Dealers Association of Akwa Ibom State was contacted, he identified the slaughtered cow as belonging to Alhaji Siddiki Makaka who also hails from Jada LGA, Adamawa State.
“The six sacks of recovered meat have since been handed over to the owner. Discreet investigation is ongoing to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.” The statement said.
The Command said it remained committed to protecting the lives and property of all citizens and urged anyone with information related to the incident to volunteer information.
