The police in Rivers State have captured over 10 deadly criminals who have been terrorizing residents of the state.
The deadly kidnappers and criminals were paraded before newsmen
Notorious kidnappers and armed robbers terrorizing residents of
Borikiri General Area in Rivers State have been apprehended and paraded
by the Police in the state. This was announced in a press release by
Force Pubic Relations Officer, DCP Don N. Awunah, fsi.
PRESS RELEASE
KIDNAPPERS OF PORT HARCOURT RESIDENCE OF GRA PHASE II, BROKINI GENERAL AREA, YKC AXIS OF WOJI IN RIVERS STATE ARRESTED
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris NPM, mni, has
assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force is ever ready and more
determined to make sure that all those who engage in vicious crime such
as kidnappings, armed robbery and other criminal activities do not
escape justice. It is in line with this stance that made the operatives
of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to swing into action to salvage
the incessant menace.
2. The enliven team, on 12th October, 2016 launched a massive
onslaught on the kidnappers of some residents of GRA Phase II, Port
Harcourt main town, Borikiri General Area and YKC axis of woji in Rivers
state. This feat yielded prompt outcome as the hoodlums were arrested
as a result of due diligence and intelligence exhibited by members of
the Police Force complimented by public spirited citizens eager to curb
crimes in the society. The suspects who were responsible for most
kidnappings in Port Harcourt were arrested at different locations in
Rivers state.
3. Suspects arrested are:
i. Daniel Gabriel ‘M’ 33 Years (gang leader)
ii. Alaso Igodo ‘M’ 23 Years
iii. Akeodi Aselemi ‘M’ 34 Years
iv. Ayibinmoter Livinus ‘M’ 25 Years
v. Anikunka Anikunka ‘M’ 33 Years
vi Biebele Elijah ‘M’ 34 Years
vii. Efiya Anda ‘M’ 34 Years
viii. Daniel Lessor ‘M’ 31 Years
ix . Isaac Reuben ‘M’ 27 Years
Exhibits
i. One (1) AKA 47 Rifle with bridge NO. 0731
ii. Four (4) AKA 47 Magazines with 42 live ammunitions
iii. Four (4) Face Mask
iv. One (1) Green Mazda Saloon car used by the syndicate as operational vehicle.
4. In a similar development, it will be recalled that some
residents of an Estate in Isheri area of Lagos State were kidnapped on
27/09/2016 and the Intelligence Response Team swung into action and
arrested four (4) of the kidnappers. The spirited effort of the team led
to the arrest of the firth gang member one Temmi Enormi ‘M’ 31 years.
The suspect was arrested in Lagos State on 07/10/2016 at 0200hrs and
confessed to be a member of the Isheri Landlord kidnapping and was
confirmed by other gang members earlier arrested.
5. The IGP wishes to restate the commitment of the Nigeria Police
force in ensuring that all forms of crimes and particularly kidnap for
ransom and other violent crimes are brought to a bearable and tolerable
state throughout the country. He urges Nigerians to always be law
abiding and see themselves as stakeholders in the fight against crime
and criminality.
DCP DON N. AWUNAH, fsi
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.