An officer in charge of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Ebong Thompson, has rejected a ₦800,000 bribe offered to him to secure the release of an armed robbery suspect and cover up the crime.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has since arrested the individuals involved in the bribery attempt.
According to a statement issued on Friday by DSP Timfon John, the command’s Public Relations Officer in Uyo, the suspects were taken into custody.
The main suspect, 53-year-old David Isaac, was arrested after a Samsung phone that was stolen at gunpoint was traced to him.
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John noted that Isaac has a history of similar offenses, having been arrested and charged in court last year.
He reportedly returned to criminal activities after his release.
The other suspect, Emmanuel Peter, was arrested after he brought the ₦800,000 to the SWAT office to secure Isaac’s release.
In response to the integrity displayed by Officer Thompson, the Commissioner of Police has issued him a commendation letter and warned the public to “desist from compromising police investigation.”
The statement read in part, ”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.”
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