- Police Arrest Suspected Kidnap Kingpin, Recover AK-47
- Iringe-koko noted that Ibrahim had been under close surveillance for his alleged involvement in several kidnapping
- Urges residents to remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies
The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its renewed offensive against violent crime with the arrest of a suspected kidnap kingpin and the recovery of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspect, Mohammed Ibrahim, 30, a native of Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State, was apprehended by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit, Emohua Annex, following actionable intelligence.
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Police spokesperson, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the arrest was carried out on 10 January 2026 at about 7:46 p.m., in line with strategic directives of the Commissioner of Police aimed at dismantling criminal networks across the state.
According to her, Ibrahim had been under close surveillance for his alleged involvement in several kidnapping-for-ransom operations, particularly along the Port Harcourt International Airport Road, Omagwa, a corridor that has witnessed repeated security breaches.
She explained that the suspect was intercepted while attempting to relocate his operational base and armoury from Omagwa to the Agbonchia/Oyigbo Road axis in Eleme Local Government Area, allegedly to evade detection and widen his criminal operations.
A search conducted at the point of arrest led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle bearing breach number 2125, along with two magazines loaded with 36 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm live ammunition.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to leading a kidnapping syndicate and admitted involvement in multiple abductions within Rivers State.
Iringe-Koko stated that the suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the gang’s activities.
She added that efforts have been intensified to track down other members of the syndicate and recover additional weapons believed to be in their possession.
Commending the operatives for their professionalism and swift action, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining peace and security in the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies by promptly reporting suspicious activities, warning criminals that there would be no hiding place for them in Rivers State.
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