Rivers police arrest four suspected kidnappers
07 December 2022 |
4:12 am
The Octopus Strike Force Unit of Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers. Among those arrested were ‘Lover Boy’ and ‘2flexy’, who were suspected to be Deygbam and Sailors cult members respectively, and two other members of the criminal gang.
Rivers State Police Command . Photo/thewill
The Octopus Strike Force Unit of Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers. Among those arrested were ‘Lover Boy’ and ‘2flexy’, who were suspected to be Deygbam and Sailors cult members respectively, and two other members of the criminal gang.
The Guardian learnt that a vigilante member was reportedly gunned down following a gun duel that lasted from Sunday, (December 4) to Monday, December 5, 2022.
It was gathered that security operatives, including Octopus Strike Force Police unit last Sunday, acting on credible intelligence, trailed the suspected kidnappers believed to be on wanted list of security agencies, double-crossed the assailants at the front of a new generation bank along Abacha Road, Government Reserved Area, phase 2, Port Harcourt.
An eyewitness, who simply identified himself as Francis, said the hoodlums, on sighting the security operatives, opened fire on them, and the security personnel responded, leading to an exchange of gun battle that resulted in two of the suspects being wounded.
The incident, The Guardian learnt, caused heavy traffic gridlock in the area as commuters and motorists abandoned their vehicles and ran in different directions.
The security operatives were said to have cordoned off the section of the road, where the incident took place. Also, the Octopus Strike Force Police unit,on a follow up mission,went to the hideout of the criminals around Sagana axis of railway in Mile 1 Diobu, where the police reportedly neutralised other two members of the gang during exchange of gunfire.
Meanwhile, Rivers State Police Command was yet to speak on the matter as the spokesperson, Grace Iringe Koko, promised to get back to The Guardian when contacted, but was yet to do so, as at press time.
Related
4 hours ago
As the whereabouts of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, remain unknown a week after he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and placed on a watch-list by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
4 hours ago
President Bola Tinubu and President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, have promised to give fresh direction to the justice sector in the country through a holistic overhaul.
4 hours ago
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has urged the Army to establish military formations in Sambisa Forest and the Mandara Hills, bordering Cameroon and Chad in the North East, to counter terrorism in the areas.
4 hours ago
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has challenged privileged Nigerians to help in tackling water scarcity and provide Almajiri children access to Western education.
4 hours ago
The probe instituted by the Kaduna State House of Assembly against former Governor Nasir el-Rufai has begun, as the lawmakers directed the Ministry of Finance to supply documents relating to financial transactions between May 29, 2015 and 2023.
4 hours ago
A joint committee of the House of Representatives has summoned the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, to appear before it on May 8 over a probe on environmental degradation caused by the activities of oil companies in oil-producing communities.
4 hours ago
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, said his successor in 2027 from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) must be between the age bracket of 50 and 52 years of age.
4 hours ago
Worried by challenges confronting developing countries, United Nations has called for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) stimulus of at least $500 billion yearly to scale-up affordable long-term financing for countries, alongside series of structural reforms to institutions and rules that make up the international financial architecture.
4 hours ago
President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme, commencing with civil servants.
4 hours ago
National oil companies in Africa, financiers and global players, yesterday in Cape Town, South Africa moved to unlock barriers to existing oil and gas projects across the continent amid a $1.5 trillion investment portfolio.
×
Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox every day of the week. Stay informed with the Guardian’s leading coverage of Nigerian and world news, business, technology and sports.
0 Comments
We will review and take appropriate action.