The Rivers State Police Command on Tuesday announced that it has killed most wanted Kidnapper and cultist Nwodi Onuigwe, his second in Command and two others in a gun battle early this morning.
Briefing Journalists at the Command’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, Commissioner of Police , CP Nwonyi Emeka said based on credible intelligence ,Operatives of the Command spotted a kidnapped gang led by Nwodi Onuigwe in Ogoloma, Okirika Local Government Area . CP Emeka stated that on sighting the operatives, the hoodlums open fired.
According to the CP, the suspect Onuigwe has been on watch list of the Police and has killed Policemen, Innocent persons in the state.
The Commissioner disclosed that some natives of Elibrada have deserted their home due to criminal activities of Onuigwe and his gang.
The Rivers Police Boss said Onuigwe and his gang were confirmed dead at University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.
The Commissioner revealed that the Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area has redeemed the pledged he made to give two million naira to anybody who gives information that can lead to arrest of Onuigwe.
CP Emeka who also revealed that hoodlums operating at East West road between Ovekwu and Oduoha in Emohua Local Government Area kidnapped five victims who were rescued by the police based on intelligence gathering, said four more already abducted victims were rescued unhurt in the process. The Commissioner of Police while speaking further, explained that Police personnel on Saturday 10th ,June,2023 along Railway club intercepted a Toyota Camry custom colour driven by Kingsley Simeon and Arinze with different plate numbers CP Emeka added that charms were also recovered while Investigation is ongoing.
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENT
No. of Suspect ……………………………………………………………….…6
No. of Arms Recovery ……………………………………………………….4
No. of Live Cartridges ………………………………………………….…….4
No. of Ammunitions …………………………………………………….…..45
No. of Rescued Victims ……………………………………………………..9
No. of Plate numbers …………………………………………………………7
The CP called on parents/guardians to monitor the activities of their children/wards so as to ensure they do not succumb to societal pressures to commit crimes. and thanked the press for continued support