The Rivers State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping, arresting two suspected members of a six-man syndicate responsible for the abduction of a man in Port Harcourt. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Blessing Agabe, the victim, identified as Hassan, was abducted on September 6, 2026, around Fidelity Bank in the Garrison area of Port Harcourt. The police received information about the incident on September 7 and immediately deployed operatives to investigate the case.
The kidnappers took Hassan to Igbugulu Waterside in Borikiri, where he was held captive for three days. The victim was released after his relatives paid N10.3 million to the kidnappers. The police command received a tip-off about the incident and launched an intelligence-led operation, which led to the arrest of the two suspected members of the gang. The suspects confessed to their alleged involvement in the operation and disclosed that the gang comprises six members who used a white mini-bus during the operation.
The Police Public Relations Officer stated that the command's Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU-AKU) played a crucial role in the arrest of the suspects. The operatives worked tirelessly to gather intelligence and track down the kidnappers. The police command is currently working to arrest the remaining members of the syndicate, who are still at large. The suspects are expected to be charged to court soon.
The incident has raised concerns about the rising cases of kidnapping in the country. The Rivers State Police Command has assured the public that it will continue to intensify its operations to apprehend suspects and bring them to justice. The command has also urged the public to provide information about any suspicious activities to help prevent and combat crime.
The victim, Hassan, was rescued after his relatives paid the ransom demanded by the kidnappers. His rescue is a testament to the efforts of the police command in fighting against kidnapping and other violent crimes. The police command has warned kidnappers and other criminals to desist from their nefarious activities, as they will be brought to justice.
The Rivers State Police Command has been working tirelessly to combat crime in the state. The command has made several arrests and rescued many victims of kidnapping and other crimes. The police command has also engaged with the community to raise awareness about the dangers of kidnapping and other crimes.
The police command's efforts to combat kidnapping have been commended by the public. The public has been urged to continue to provide information to the police to help prevent and combat crime. The police command has assured the public that it will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the citizens.
Key points
- Two suspected members of a six-man kidnapping syndicate have been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command.
- The victim was released after his relatives paid N10.3 million to the kidnappers.
- The police command is working to arrest the remaining members of the syndicate.
