5 suspected criminals arrested in Rivers State (photo)

The Rivers State Police Command wishes to announce the arrest of five suspected criminals and recovery of dangerous weapons. The arrest came after a string operation carried out by team of policemen at pipeline Ubima in Ikwerre Local Government on March 31st 2016 at about 0500 hours.

The suspects arrested are Okachi Isaiah 'm' 33 years, Benjamin Ohahuru 'm' 33 years, Enyele Eze 'm' 45 years, Orakwu Innocent 'm' 28 years and Ibuchi Would 32 years.

Exhibits recovered from them include two AK 47 rifle, one pump action gun, one bereta pistol, nineteen rounds of assorted live ammunition, three magazines and eight cartridges.

Preliminary investigation indicated the gang are responsible to series of armed robberies and kidnappings around Ubima and environs, please.

Signed DSP. Ahmad K. Muhammad,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command.