The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat crimes within the State.
This case was reported on the 26th April 2026 at about 1930 hours, one Rosemary Vincent (Female), a resident of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, reported a case of fraud involving her house help, Praise Sampson (Female).
Preliminary investigation revealed that the said Praise Sampson was deceived into boarding a taxi by two male suspects, who subsequently compelled her to produce two ATM cards belonging to her employer. The suspects fraudulently withdrew a total sum of ₦4,607,199 from her employers bank account.
Upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Command, Divisional Police Station Choba, acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, swiftly carried out a coordinated operation that led to the arrest of the suspects.
The arrested suspects includes; Praise Sampson (Female, 20 years), native of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Michael Chijioke (Male, 36 years), native of Abia State, Ndubuisi Jonah (Male), native of Abia State, Ehirim Ugonna (Male,38 years), native of Imo State, Okeke Chizoba Daniel (Male, 40 years), native of Imo State.
These suspects have been linked to a series of criminal activities and have allegedly been terrorizing residents within the Port Harcourt metropolis.
The Commissioner of Police Rivers State Police Command, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, urges members of the public to stay vigilant, avoid interacting carelessly with strangers and never share sensitive banking details such as ATM cards or PINS. The Commissioner of Police added that members of the public should avoid boarding suspicious vehicles and report any unusual activities to the police promptly.
The Command assures residents of its continued commitment to their safety and security.
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ASP AGABE BLESSING KABORLO
Police Public RelationsOfficer
Rivers State Police Command
6th May, 2026
