The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against armed robbery, with the arrest of a notorious cultist and armed robbery suspect. The suspect, identified as Innocent Chigozie, was apprehended by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) in his hideout.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the suspect had been terrorizing farm lands at Uzo Afor road in Okahia Community, Elele, Etche LGA. His gang’s activities had caused widespread panic and tension in the community, prompting the police to launch a manhunt for the suspect.
The police had previously engaged the gang in a gun duel, but they managed to escape. However, through coordinated intelligence, the police were able to track down the suspect and apprehend him on January 30, 2025.
During interrogations, the suspect confessed to owning the recovered exhibits, including one automatic pump action gun and two live cartridges. The suspect and exhibits are currently in police custody, and an investigation is ongoing to apprehend other fleeing gang members and recover their operational weapons.
The arrest of the suspect is a significant milestone in the police’s efforts to combat armed robbery and cultism in Rivers State. The police have been working tirelessly to rid the state of these menace, and this arrest is a testament to their hard work and dedication.
The police are urging members of the public to come forward with any information that may lead to the arrest of other gang members. They are also assuring the public that they will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the state is safe and secure.
The arrest of the suspect has brought relief to the residents of Okahia Community, who had been living in fear of the gang’s activities. The police are urging the public to continue to support them in their efforts to combat crime and maintain law and order in the state.
