The Rivers State Police Command has achieved a significant success in its efforts to combat crime and criminality in the State.
On December 14, 2024, at about 0245hrs, an Inspector of Police attached to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ahoada, showcased exceptional vigilance while on station guard duty. He noticed a suspicious individual carrying a black colour bag and signaled him to approach, but the man fled, abandoning the bag on the road after he was given a hot chase.
The bag was recovered to the station and upon a thorough search of it, the following items were found:
– One Brownie English-made
Pistol.
– Fifteen Rounds of 7.62mm
Live Ammunition,
– One Eco Bank ATM debit
Card,
– One FCMB ATM Debit Card,
– A quantity of items
suspected to be Charms.
The Police are currently investigating and working assiduously to apprehend the suspect and other gang members. The Command remains calm and continues to monitor the situation closely.
In a related development, the Police Command recently rescued a 16 years old girl named Faith Mimido Temkwa who was allegedly drugged and abandoned by an unknown person(s) at No 3 Birabi Street, GRA, off Presidential Hotel Port Harcourt.
Recalled that on Friday, 13/12/2024, at about 1000hrs, the Police Command responded swiftly to a distress call from a good Samaritan thereby mobilizing Operatives from the Olu-Obasanjo Division led by the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO) to the scene where the victim was met in a state of unconsciousness.
She was immediately taken to a Medical facility for treatment and after regaining her memory, concerted efforts were further made by the Police to locate her parents/guardians and she was safely reunited with them for proper care and custody.
Investigation is ongoing, while efforts are being intensified to apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime to face the full wrath of the law.
This successful rescue Operation demonstrates the Command’s commitment to serving and protecting the vulnerable individuals and combating crime in Rivers State.
The Police Command wishes to advise residents in the State to report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station, please.
SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND
24/12/2024