The Rivers State Police Command has announced the arrest of two notorious armed robbers who confessed to have been
involved in series of armed robberies and kidnappings in Port Harcourt
and environs. According to
the press statement released on Sunday, December 13, by Rivers Police
Public Relations Officer Ahmad Muhammad, the arrested suspects confessed
to have been involved in the recent murder of CSP Cliff Igwebe, a
divisional police officer. The full statement after the cut...
"The Rivers State Police Command announces the arrest of two
notorious armed robbers who confessed to have been involved in series of
armed robberies and kidnappings in Port Harcourt and environs including
the recent gruesome murder of late CSP. Cliff Igwegbe, who until his
death fortnight ago was the divisional police officer of Rumuokoro
Division.
2. The suspects
arrested are Prince Essien ‘m; 30 years and Hosanna Nse ‘m’ 23 years
while Clever Idaminabor ‘m’ 27 years who is believed to be leader of the
gang was fatally wounded in the shootout that ensued when policemen
raided their hideout at Location road, Ada George, Port Harcourt. Items
recovered from the suspects includes two AK 47 rifles, one assault
rifle, 119 rounds of live ammunition and seven magazines.
3.
It would be recalled late CSP. Cliff Igwegbe was murdered while two
other policemen sustained minor injuries when his killers ambushed and
opened fire them when they responded to a distress call.
4.
Similarly, following a distress call received on 12/12/2015 at about
4:00 am from a patriotic Nigerian that kidnappers broke into his house
of one Ken Livinus at Rukpokwu and whisked him away in his Toyota Lexus
jeep, teams of policemen quickly responded and pursued the fleeing
kidnappers who were heading towards Aluu/Airport road and engaged them.
The confrontation led to the safe rescue of the victim while four
unidentified kidnappers were fatally wounded. The victim’s vehicle, a
Golf Volkswagen car belonging to the kidnappers, three locally made
pistols and twelve cartridges were recovered after the rescue operation.
5. The Command appeals to the good people of Rivers State to remain
hopeful, confident and trusting in the ability of the Command as we are
poised to consolidate the gains of the current onslaught on criminals
and their nefarious activities, please.
Title : Rivers State Police kill 4 kidnappers and rescues kidnapped victim
Description : The Rivers State Police Command has announced the arrest of two notorious armed robbers who confessed to have been involved in series of...
