The Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a successful joint security operation carried out against criminal elements operating within the State.
In compliance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, the Command continues to collaborate closely with sister security agencies to enhance the protection and security of citizens, while also strengthening inter-agency cooperation and synergy.
On 12th April, 2026, at about 1300 hours, Tactical Teams of the Command, in collaboration with sister security agencies including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, DSS and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, embarked on a coordinated operation to clear identified criminal camps suspected to be used as hideout for kidnapping and other criminal activities.
During the operation, the joint security team identified the criminal hideouts at IPO and IGWURUTA-ALI Camp. In the course of the operation, the following items were recovered,One (1) AK-47 rifle, One (1) pump-action gun, Two hundred and seventy-four (274) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, Four (4) cartridges, native bulletproof materials, a large iron cutter, communication radios and other items.
Preliminary findings indicate that the recovered pump-action gun is suspected to be owned by the leader of the local vigilante group called ( OSPAC) alleged to have been previously abducted.
The criminal camps were successfully destroyed. However, one suspect was arrested within that vicinity and still under investigation, while other suspects fled the scene before the arrival of security operatives.
Investigation is ongoing with a view to apprehending the fleeing suspects and rescuing the kidnapped victim.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, psc, mnips, reassures residents of its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges the public to continue to support security agencies with credible and timely information that would lead to the arrest of this criminal elements.
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ASP AGABE KABORLO BLESSING
Police Public Relations Officer
14th April, 2026
