The Rivers State Police Command in a daring operation, has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the recent attack on
personnel on November 12, 2025, at Tonninno Filling Station, Elioparanwo Road, Port Harcourt with the arrest of suspects.
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State directed the Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) to take over the investigation and ensure the swift arrest of the perpetrators and recovery of the stolen arms.
The Operatives, working on this specific directive, swung into action, utilizing intelligence led Policing and other technical support has arrested four suspects actively connected to the attack on the personnel, and recovered the two stolen rifles.
During preliminary investigations voluntarily confessed to the crime and it was further revealed that the suspects have been involved in multiple crimes within the State.
The suspects and recovered rifles (exhibits) are currently in Police custody and they are cooperating with the Police investigation team.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and recover the rest of their operational weapons.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, commends the diligence and professionalism /swift response of the Operatives in arresting the suspects and recovery of the rifles. The CP noted that the Police Command will continue to spread its tentacles to all the nooks and crannies of the State and ensure perpetrators of crime are made to face the full wrath of the law.
SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command.
2/12/2025