Following the recent killing of one Wisdom Sunday Akpan, a notorious criminal by Operatives of the Command’s Special Weapons And Tactics, who specialized in terrorizing shop owners along Ikot Ambang, Itak, Ikot Efun in Ibiono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, POS operators have recounted their ordeals.
Until his demise, Wisdom was said to kill his victims after looting them.
According to Daily Post, a National Youth Service Corp member serving in the State was killed after Wisdom robbed her of her money and phone.
Another victim, Jesse Johnson, made a post on her Facebook wall shortly after the news of the death of Wisdom spread, disclosing how she was robbed of her money, phone and eventually shot by the said Wisdom at Ikot Ambang Junction when she came to withdraw money from a POS operator.
Jesse who said that 16 pellets were extracted from her body, thanked God that she survived the encounter with the notorious criminal.
She said she receives shock at the slightest noise due to the experience she had with the Wisdom.
She said, “His reign, though momentary, was filled with terror, agony and pains; 8th July 2023, a day I will never forget all my life.
“I travelled to Uyo on Friday, 7th July 2023 and got home at exactly 10:10 pm. Saturday morning the following day at 8:15 am, I decided to go to the market, but made a stop over at the POS point to make withdrawal. Greeted the guy and brought out my ATM card to give him. Next thing I heard was run ooooo.
“Before I could run, as everyone took to their heels, I heard gunshots and saw myself on the ground. The devilish animal called Wisdom had gunned me down and ran towards me….Long story short, with blood dripping from my back and arm, the race for a police report and transit to Uniuyo Teaching Hospital.
“Next hurdle was the dilemma of no bed space. My brother was told to take me to Anua hospital. Like I’m literally panting for breath and this? How can I come and die in the hospital?
“Here I am with the pellets moving all over me; thirsty; on fire and gasping for breath. All I could say was that I cannot die like a chicken, like my Pastor would say.
“Took the timely intervention of the State Police PRO, Odiko Macdon. Thank you Sir. I’m indebted.
“Here I am today after 16 pellets have been taken out and yet still left with others inside me. I get electric shocks intermittently. I get panic attacks at any loud sound or motorcycle sound. I have always been a survivor and I know I’ll survive this.
“Many thanks to the PPRO, Odiko Macdon (you made me have faith in the Force). I’m still in my element. Still in shock. Still recuperating psychologically and all. I know God will perfect what’s remaining and the last of the pellets will be out.”
