The Rivers State Police Command said its officers arrested a suspected six-man criminal gang on the Elele-Owerri Road in Rivers State.
“Following a thorough search conducted in the vehicle, the police team recovered five arms, , and twenty AA live cartridges.
“Also recovered were four police belts, five knives, two military cardigans, three operational boats, one Civil Defence operation hat, two long-sleeved singlets engraved with Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services. “Others are four face caps, two woven caps, ten GSM handsets, five Identity Cards , two torch lights , a bag containing chaplets, rings, beads, anointing oil, one Civil Defence operation trousers, and one Muslim neck pullover.”
She further said, “A full-scale investigation has already commenced and those found culpable will be charged to court at the conclusion of the investigation.” The Command urged all residents of Rivers State to remain calm, vigilant and report any suspicious activity/movement to the police for prompt action.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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