Nigeria, May 14 -- The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State says it has arrested a suspected member of a robbery gang and recovered a locally made pistol, charms and other items during an operation in Abak Local Government Area of the state.

The police spokesperson in the state, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Uyo.

Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said operatives of the command acted on a credible intelligence while on routine patrol at about 3 a.m.

She said the operatives received information about a syndicate allegedly involved in robbing motorcycle operators at gunpoint within Midim Clan and surrounding areas.

According to the statement, the police mobilised and stormed the suspects' h...