The Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested fifteen suspected armed robbers and cultists.
The Command in a statement made available by the Police Public Relations Officer in Rivers state, Ahmad Mohammad said the police raided the criminals hideout following a tip-off from a member of the public.
The Police PRO said policemen raided Prana Hotel along Oboburu road in Akabuka, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local government area of Rivers State and arrested fifteen suspected armed robbers and cultists who were already about to go on an operation.
Some of the arrested suspects include, “Vincent Odum, Odinaka Amaechi Ogbugo, Chisa Peter, Emenike Ayodele, John James, Vincent Ikeguru, and Atumatu Isaac.
“Others are Oliver Odum, Gift Odika, Collins Georgewill, John Daniel, Uchechukwu Dimkpa, Emmanuel Solomon, Ogechi Okorobia and Obi Eze Okwu.
“Item recovered from them include seven firearms made up of three pump action, one English made double barrel, one locally made pistol double barrel and two dane guns.
“Other items recovered are seventy nine cartridges, four objects suspected to be explosives, two cutlasses, one military camouflage trouser, a walkie talkie radio set and assorted charms.
