A police officer in Akwa Ibom State has been commended for his integrity after rejecting an N800,000 bribe allegedly offered to him in a bid to secure the release of an armed robbery suspect.
CSP Ebong Thompson, head of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, turned down the bribe during an ongoing investigation involving a robbery suspect traced through a stolen Samsung phone.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, in Uyo.
According to the statement, the suspects behind the bribery attempt have been apprehended and are currently in custody.
“A police officer in charge of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, CSP Ebong Thompson, rejected N800,000 bribe offered to him on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
“The money was intended to secure the release of an armed robbery suspect and also cover up the crime.
”The suspect, 53-year-old David Samuel Isaac, was arrested after a Samsung phone that was gotten at gun point was traced to him. Isaac has a history of similar offences as he was arrested and charged to court for similar crimes sometime last year but returned to criminal activities after his release.
”The other suspect, Emmanuel Mendie Peter was arrested after he brought the bribe to the SWAT office to secure the release of the main suspect. He was taken into custody after the offer was rejected.
”All officers concerned with this discreet investigation received a commendation letter from the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare. The CP, while addressing officers at the end of the month briefing, charged them to emulate the Distinguished officers.
”Members of the public are therefore warned to desist from compromising police investigation.”