The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of Humphrey Wagbara, a resident of Igwuruta-Atali, and recovered several dangerous weapons.

Police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said in a statement on Monday that operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), Emohua Annex, acted swiftly after receiving a distress report on August 26, 2025.

The suspects, Hassan Mohammed, 20 (Borno State), Bello Abubakar, 25 (Sokoto State), and Yusuf Ahmed, 23 (Bauchi State), were arrested on September 19 in Obio/Akpor and Ikwerre LGAs.

During interrogation, the suspects confessed to multiple kidnappings, including the abduction of Onwuli Jude and Nwabueze Nchekwube on September 24, 2025, from whom they collected ₦6.9 million ransom before killing Nchekwube.

They also admitted to kidnapping Mercy Chinyere on September 12 and collecting ₦3.5 million before releasing her.

Recovered exhibits include a G-3 rifle (Breech No. 10398), a magazine, three short daggers, a jackknife, a stainless short knife, and a phone belonging to one of the victims.

Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, commended the operatives for their diligence and urged residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies.

Adepoju said investigations are ongoing to track down fleeing members of the syndicate and recover additional weapons.