Rivers Police Link Four Suspects to Murder, Robberies

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of an armed robbery and kidnapping gang and recovered six firearms and 58 rounds of live ammunition.

The suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation in Rumuekpe Community, Emohua Local Government Area, at about 4pm on October 4, 2026. A fourth suspect was subsequently arrested in Owerri, Imo State.

The suspects were identified as Chinemerem Uchewo, Michael Ishaka, Abdulahi George and Gideon Okah.

The police said preliminary investigations linked the suspects to several armed robbery and kidnapping incidents in Choba, Elele Alimini, Emohua and Rumuekpe communities.

They were also said to have confessed to the robbery and murder of Joseph Onyeka in Rumuji Community on July 23, 2026.

The command further alleged that the suspects were involved in the attack and shooting of a police inspector, Womoma, who was on duty at a checkpoint along the East-West Road by Elele Alimini Junction on August 4, 2026.

The firearms recovered included two AK-47 rifles, two pump-action rifles, one English-made double-barrel rifle and one locally made revolver pistol. The police also recovered 58 rounds of live ammunition.

The command said efforts were ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the gang.

Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information about suspicious activities, assuring them that such information would be treated confidentially.

Residents can report emergencies through the command’s control room on 08032003514 or contact the Complaint Response Unit on 07057605209 or 07057605256.