Nigeria, June 15 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested two suspects over the theft and unlawful possession of a stolen tricycle.

In a separate raid, operatives recovered suspected hard drugs, a toy firearm, and ritual-related items.

The state police spokesperson, Timfon John, disclosed the developments in a statement on Monday.

According to the statement, a resident of Afaha Itam in Itu Local Government Area reported that some unknown persons stole his TVS tricycle from his residence

The tricycle, valued at about N1 million at the time of purchase, prompted an intelligence-led investigation by police operatives.

Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said officers deployed surveillance teams to strategic tricycle parks ...