The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious kidnapper and recovered a prohibited firearm and ammunition in a renewed crackdown on violent crime in the state. According to the police spokesperson, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrest took place on January 10, 2026, at about 7:46 p.m., in line with strategic directives issued by the Commissioner of Police to dismantle criminal networks operating in Rivers State. Ibrahim had allegedly been under surveillance for his involvement in several kidnapping-for-ransom operations, particularly along the Port Harcourt International Airport Road, Omagwa, an area that has recorded repeated security incidents. The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, commended officers of the Anti-Cultism Unit for what he described as their professionalism and swift response. Adepoju urged residents to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies and promptly report suspicious activities, assuring the public of the Command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in Rivers State.

Source: The Guardian January 15, 2026 09:56 UTC