The Rivers State Police Command has arrested six suspected criminals and recovered several weapons during a Stop and Search.
According to a press release signed by the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Grace Iringe-koko, said that operatives of the Rivers State Police Command on Thursday, 26th January 2023, at about 1140hrs on stop and search duty along Elele Owerri Road intercepted a Toyota Sienna with Reg. No. KNE 194 AJ.
SP. Grace Iringe-koko, identified the suspects as Boniface Owoicho, Driver Age 55yrs, Momo Junior, Age 27yrs, Mudi Moses, Age 25yrs, Ibrahim John, Age 35yrs, Abdul Faruk, Age 23yrs and Nuhu Imadi all of Kogi State.
Following a thorough search conducted in the vehicle, the police team recovered five arms, (Three English-made single barrels and two English-made automatic revolver barrels), and twenty AA live cartridges.
Also recovered were four police belts, five knives, two military cardigans, three operational boats, one Civil Defence operation hat, two long-sleeved singlets engraved with Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS), four face caps, two woven caps, ten GSM handsets, five ID cards, two touch lights, a bag containing chaplets, rings, beads, anointing oil, one Civil Defence operation trousers, and one Muslim neck pullover. A full-scale investigation has already commenced and those found culpable will be charged in court after the investigation.
“The Command urges all residents of Rivers State to remain calm, and vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police,” She added.
