Onyinyechi DURU
The Rivers State Police command has arrested five suspected kidnappers and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition.
This was revealed in a statement made available to TPCN, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-koko, on Tuesday.
The command explained that following a series of kidnapping incidents within the Rukpokwu, Igwuruta, Omagwa, and Etche areas, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on actionable intelligence, conducted a coordinated operation on March 8, 2025, commencing at approximately 09:30 am.
According to the Police, the operation lasted for eight hours and resulted in the arrest of 30-year-old Mr. Mohammadu Bello, from Padiki LGA of Kwara State, residing in Rukpokwu, 26 years old Mr Suleman Umar, from Hadeja LGA of Jigawa State, residing in Rukpokwu.
Others who were arrested were, 35 years old Mr. Bello Amadu, from Keffi-Hausa LGA of Jigawa State, residing in Rukpokwu, 30 years old Mr. Adamu Musa, from Hadeja LGA of Jigawa State, residing in Rukpokwu.
Also, a 22 years old Mr Abubakar Mohammed, from Azare LGA of Bauchi State, residing in Rukpokwu was arrested.
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The Police spokesperson revealed that, “during interrogation, the suspects confessed to multiple kidnapping activities, including the tragic killing of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Omagwa where the CSO and his son were murdered in cold blood.
“The following exhibits were recovered from the suspects: Two AK-47 rifles, six AK-47 magazines, 66 rounds of ammunition, three locally made pistols, 10 live cartridges and several mobile phones and SIM cards.
“The suspects are currently in police custody and are cooperating with investigators. Efforts are ongoing to uncover details of other crimes committed by the syndicate and arrest others at large.”
The Rivers State Police command further assured the public of its “unwavering commitment in ensuring the safety and security of all residents. Further updates on this investigation will be communicated in due course.”
