Fear grips Ifa Ikot Akpan village in Akwa Ibom as suspected cultists from the KKK confraternity threaten violence over alleged harassment by locals.
Community leaders are pleading for urgent government and police intervention after receiving a chilling letter naming individuals accused of reporting cult activities to security authorities.
Residents of Ifa Ikot Akpan village in Etoi Clan, located within Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have raised an alarm over growing threats from suspected cultists believed to be members of the dreaded KKK confraternity. The community is now appealing to the state government and the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, to urgently step in and prevent a looming crisis.
The call for help follows the discovery of a chilling letter pasted on the doorpost of the village council hall, allegedly written by the cult group. In the letter, the group issued a direct threat to the leadership of the village, accusing them of harassing their members by working with law enforcement agencies.
The content of the letter read in part:
“We, the members of the KKK cult confraternity, write to warn the Ifa Ikot Akpan Village Council Members that we will not fold our hands and watch the constant harassment of our members with the use of security agencies.”
The letter further listed several individuals in the community, accusing them of reporting cult activities to the authorities. Those named include the Youth Chairman of the Village Council, Mr. Abasiama Etim Eyo; Mr. Itoro Offiong Essien; Mr. Itoro Etim Ben; the Chairman of the Village Council, Mr. Edidiong Effiong Ubit; and the Council Secretary, Mr. Victor Edet Asuquo. The message also hinted that the leader of the KKK confraternity hails from the village, making it clear that the cult group will not tolerate any harm against their members within the community.
The alarming development has prompted a swift response from community leaders, with the village head, Eteidung Ebong, publicly appealing to Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno and Commissioner of Police Baba Azare to intervene decisively.
In a statement released on Saturday, Ebong emphasized the urgency of the situation and called for increased police surveillance in the area. “We appeal to the Akwa Ibom State government and the commissioner of police to save us from the threats of these cultists,” he said, stressing that proactive steps must be taken to avert violence.
Speaking during an emergency community meeting and press conference, the village head also identified two individuals believed to be behind recent disturbances in the area. He reiterated that the community would not sit idly by while its peace and security are threatened.
“This is more than a scare tactic it is a direct threat to lives. We’ve done the right thing by informing the authorities, and now we urge them to act before it’s too late,” Ebong added.
Meanwhile, efforts are being made by law enforcement to address the concerns raised by the village. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Timfon John, confirmed awareness of the situation. She requested the contact information of the village council members who are reportedly in hiding for their safety and assured that the police would take swift action to investigate and contain the threat.
As tensions rise, residents of Ifa Ikot Akpan continue to live in fear, hoping that the state government and security agencies will respond promptly to safeguard their lives and restore peace to the once-quiet village. The situation underscores the growing concerns about cultism and insecurity in parts of Akwa Ibom, prompting renewed calls for stronger community policing and swift judicial action against criminal groups.
