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.
While parading the suspects before newsmen, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Cordelia Nwanwe, stated that the suspects were arrested by the police detectives on routine surveillance.
Another suspect paraded, 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.