….As CP tasks new DPO
The Rivers State Police operatives have arrested six suspects at Odumude Community, Ahaoda East LGA.
According to a press release on Sunday signed by the Rivers Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko said that the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Emeka Polycarp along with his management team and tactical units, conducted an operation on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Odumude Community, Ahaoda East LGA, Rivers State to recover the deceased DPO’s body and conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the community.
“During this operation, six suspects were apprehended within the community. Among the items seized were a locally crafted pistol and various charms.
“These suspects and the confiscated items are currently under police custody and are undergoing interrogation at the State CID, Port Harcourt. As a result of these developments, the community has been evacuated by its residents, SP Grace Iringe-Koko said.
She also said that a new DPO, SP Zuokumor Richard, has been assigned to the division.
“He is accompanied by half a unit of men from Mopol 48, a one-third unit from Mopol 19, 56, and tactical teams. He has been tasked with a thorough search of the area, apprehension of the culprits responsible for the DPO’s demise, recovery of the body, and location of any operational weapons used.
“This operation will continue while the investigation remains ongoing, the statement concluded.
