Armed robbers, cultists arrested in Rivers

Abuja - The Rivers State Police Command has
arrested 15 suspected armed robbers and cultists
following a tip-off by locals.
The state's Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad
Kidaya Muhammad, confirmed the arrests.
According to Muhammad, the arrest was part of the
police's increased onslaughts on criminals to usher
in year 2015.
"A team of policemen raided Prana Hotel along
Oboburu road in Akabuka of ONELGA and arrested
15 suspected armed robbers and cultists who were
already about to go out and carry out their nefarious
act," the statement read.
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He identified the suspects as Vincent Odum, Odinaka
Amaechi Ogbugo, Chisa Peter, Emenike Ayodele,
John James, Vincent Ikeguru, Atumatu Isaac.
Others are Oliver Odum, Gift Odika, Collins
Georgewill, John Daniel, Uchechukwu Dimkpa,
Emmanuel Solomon, Ogechi Okorobia and Obi Eze
Okwu.
Police added that seven firearms were recovered
from the suspects.
He said other items recovered are 79 cartridges,
four objects suspected to be explosives, two
cutlasses, one military camouflage trouser, a walkie
talkie radio set and assorted charms.
Muhammad said police, while wishing the people of
Rivers State a happy and prosperous year, also
expressed his profound appreciation to them for
their uncommon support to the police particularly
their efforts of volunteering credible and timely
information.

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