Security operatives in Rivers and Kaduna States have reported significant breakthroughs in tackling violent crime and human trafficking, resulting in multiple arrests, the recovery of weapons, and the rescue of vulnerable children.
In Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Police Command dismantled a violent cult network following an inter-faction clash between the Blood Suckers (BS) and D12 factions of the DEYGBAM secret cult group in Diobu. The confrontation, which erupted in May 2025, claimed several lives and caused widespread fear in the community.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed that eight suspects—Diepreye Gogo-Abite, 43; Godsfollow Monday, 30; Ifeanyi Sampson, 28; Gift Emmanuel, 28; Friday Godwin, 24; Chukwemeka Dike, 31; Brown Otu, 23; and Dieseyi Ukulu, 43—had been apprehended.
She noted that among the items recovered were a Scorpion VZ61 submachine gun, a fabricated English-made Beretta pistol, live ammunition, and a pair of sunglasses used to conceal the weapons.
“Efforts to recover more arms, arrest, and dismantle other cult networks are ongoing,” SP Iringe-Koko stated. She further noted that Chidiebere Nwaiwu, alias Daddy, previously arrested as the cult’s chief armourer, died in hospital shortly after his detention, with his remains preserved for autopsy.
The Commissioner of Police in Rivers, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, commended the diligence of the officers involved and urged the community to remain vigilant.
Meanwhile, in Kaduna State, police operatives arrested three suspected child traffickers and rescued 17 children.
DSP Mansir Hassan, Police Spokesman, said that the operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of children under the Danmagaji Flyover in Zaria on 12 November 2025.
“The prompt response led to the rescue of 17 children of various ages who were allegedly being prepared for trafficking to Abuja and other destinations,” Hassan said.
The suspects, identified as Musa Shuaibu, 21, Sani Mamman, 23, and Mubarak Ismail, 20, confessed to transporting the children from different locations before their arrest.
All rescued children are reported to be in good health and are currently under police care, while efforts continue to reunite them with their families. CP Rabiu Muhammad of the Kaduna State Police Command praised the officers for their swift action and reiterated a zero-tolerance policy for child trafficking and exploitation. He advised parents to remain alert and report suspicious activities within their communities.
These operations in Rivers and Kaduna illustrate ongoing efforts by Nigerian police forces to combat both violent crime and human trafficking, demonstrating the critical role of intelligence-led policing and community cooperation in restoring public safety.
