Police recover arms after raid on Rivers kidnap camps
A joint security operation in Rivers State has resulted in the destruction of criminal camps and the recovery of weapons. The Nigerian Police Force, along with other agencies, arrested a suspect and seized items including an AK-47 rifle and a pump-action gun. The pump-action gun is believed to belong to the leader of a local vigilante group who was reportedly abducted by bandits. Blessing Agabe, spokesperson for the state police, confirmed that the operation is ongoing and efforts continue to apprehend fleeing suspects.
What happened
- A coordinated operation targeted criminal hideouts in Ipo and Igwuruta-Ali in Ikwerre Local Government Area.
- Security agencies recovered an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action gun, ammunition, and communication gadgets.
- The pump-action gun is suspected to be owned by the abducted leader of a local vigilante group.
- One suspect was arrested, while several others escaped before the arrival of security operatives.
- Olugbenga Adepoju, the state Commissioner of Police, assured residents of continued efforts to protect lives and property.
