Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command from the Rumuji Division have neutralised a suspected notorious kidnapper and murderer, David Uzoma Kamalu, alias M-Kaze, in a high-risk raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Rumuodogu 1 Community, Emohua Local Government Area.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, on Thursday, saying the operation, which took place on May 25, 2025, was the culmination of days of intensive intelligence gathering.

She explained that during the operation, the police operatives encountered fierce armed resistance from the gang members, leading to an exchange of gunfire.

While in the ensuing engagement, M-Kaze was neutralised, and several other gang members escaped with varying degrees of bullet wounds.

She added that a thorough search of the hideout yielded a cache of incriminating exhibits, including a pump-action shotgun, two live cartridges, and various local charms believed to be used for protection and intimidation.
Iringe-Koko further revealed that M-Kaze was a high-value target with a notorious reputation for orchestrating heinous crimes against innocent citizens.

According to her, he was declared wanted by law enforcement agencies for his involvement in the gruesome murder and beheading of a local security operative, Mr. Alete, in January 2025, and multiple high-profile kidnappings and armed robberies along the East-West Road corridor.

She said, “Investigation is currently ongoing, and efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing gang members. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals with gunshot wounds to the nearest security agency.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, reiterated the commitment to ensuring public safety and security, and assured the public that efforts will continue to be made to apprehend and bring to justice all perpetrators of crime in the state.