Police arrest fake soldier and 17 others for crimes in Rivers
Several suspects, including a fake soldier, have been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command for various criminal activities. Olugbenga Adepoju, the State Commissioner of Police, revealed that the suspects were involved in offences such as car snatching, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cultism. Weapons, stolen vehicles, and other items were recovered during the operations. The police assured residents of ongoing efforts to combat crime in the state.
What happened
- Olugbenga Adepoju announced the arrest of 18 suspects and the recovery of 47 firearms from different parts of Rivers State.
- Among those arrested was Andrew Atausi, a 49-year-old fake soldier caught with stolen vehicles and military gear.
- Three suspects were linked to the murder of two police officers at Aluu in Ikwerre Local Government Area.
- The police also apprehended members of kidnapping and one-chance robbery syndicates, recovering weapons and stolen vehicles.
- Adepoju emphasized the command’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-led policing and urged parents to warn their children against crime.
