Rivers Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Recover Weapons
Edith CHUKU
An armed robbery suspect, believed to be the leader of a cultists gang terrorizing farm lands at Uzo Afor Road in Okahia Community, Elele, in the Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been arrested by the anti-kidnapping unit of the state Police command.
Operatives of the anti-kidnapping unit also stated that operational weapons were recovered from the suspect.
This was revealed in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-koko, on Tuesday.
The Police said that the gang’s activities have caused widespread panic and tension in the community.
They explained that, “earlier last year, this same gang had engaged Police Operatives of the Command on a gun duel, but were chase away.
“On 30th, January, 2025, at about 0630hrs, Operatives arrested Innocent Chigozie m, 35yrs in his hideout through coordinated intelligence.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to owning the recovered exhibits, which include: one automatic pump action gun and two live cartridges.”
The statement added that, “the suspect and exhibits are currently in police custody.
“Investigation is ongoing, with efforts intensified to apprehend other fleeing gang members and recover their operational weapons.”
