Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested nine suspects in connection with alleged robbery incident that occured at Dr Obi Wali Cultural Center and Tottinno Filling Station, in Port Harcourt, the state capital recently, reports thegazellenews.com.
The Rivers State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko who made this disclosure through a statement issued to newsmen on Monday, 15 December, 2025, said the command arrested five suspects within Diobu axis of Port Harcourt city.
Iringe-Koko also revealed that the Command had arrested four of the suspects who helped in investigation linking to the arrest of the current five suspects in the alleged crime.
The state police image-maker gave the names of the suspects to include: “Victor Ukabi (41), a native of Nkpa in Bende LGA of Abia State Basil Nwagazie (65), hails from Eziebodo in Owerri West LGA of Imo State, and Nkechinyere Wokem (30), from Ubuohia Mbaise LGA of Imo State, who is a POS operator”.
Others are: “Obinna Nwankwo (44), a native of Umu-Erim in Umuaji Uloke, Omuma LGA of Rivers State, and Igwe Eze (51), from Osuofio in Aguota LGA of Anambra State, who is the receiver of the stolen items”.
While recalling that the gang’s leader, Bright Nwabueze (a.k.a Bishop) 53 years old, was intercepted and arrested at the Rumuokoro flyover with the two rifles found in his car, the state police publicist disclosed other recovered exhibits, to include: “A 30KVA generator, recovered from the buyer in Onitsha on December 12, 2025. Inverter batteries, recovered from one of the receiver’s shop at Ikoku, and two rifles”.
Describing the operation as a significant breakthrough Iringe-Koko stated “The Command’s relentless pursuit of justice has yielded remarkable results, with the arrest of five additional suspects separately in different locations, including Diobu and Ikoku axis in Port Harcourt respectively, bringing the total number in custody to nine and recovery of exhibits.”
She expressed that the recent arrests are demonstration of the commitment of Operatives of the Command, who she said have worked tirelessly through intelligence led Policing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The PPRO further revealed that the suspects and recovered exhibits are currently in Police custody, adding that in-depth investigations are ongoing to apprehend and bring all the perpetrators of the heinous crime to face the full wrath of the law.
However, the state Police Commissioner, Olugbenga Adepoju, has commended the bravery and dedication of the Operatives involved in the investigation.
Adepoju urged residents of the State to maintain trust in ongoing Police operations and support the Command with credible information that can enhance their swift and collective fight against crime in all its manifestations.
