A 15-year-old girl and her cultist boyfriend
were arrested over the weekend in Akwa Ibom
for being in possession of substances
suspected to be Indian hemp and a pistol. The police public relations officer, Cordelia
Nwanwe, who paraded the suspects before
reporters, said that the suspects were
arrested by the police detectives on routine
surveillance. Another suspect, who gave his name as Okon
Michael, and married with children, was also
arrested for defiling a teenager. The PPRO explained that due medical
examination had been carried out and the
suspect would soon be arraigned in court. Michael who spoke Ibibio language, blamed the
devil for his action and begged God for
forgiveness. The PPRO charged parents and guardians to
warn their wards against keeping late nights
and evil company. She also advised transporters to screen
packages before carrying them to avoid being
used to convey arms and other harmful
materials.