Police operatives in Rivers have arrested an alleged notorious kidnapper in the state.
The suspect was linked to multiple kidnapping incidents in the state.
The spokesperson for the state olive command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt
She said the suspect was arrested on January 10.
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Iringe-Koko said: “The suspect aged 30, was identified as the ringleader of a notorious kidnapping syndicate, that coordinated several abductions for ransom across the state.
” The suspect who is responsible for multiple kidnappings along the Port Harcourt International Airport Road, Omagwa, was apprehended by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Unit.
“The suspect was planning to relocate his operational armoury and camp to Agbonchia/Oyigbo Road in Eleme Local Government Area before his arrest.
“Items recovered from the suspect include an AK-47 rifle with breach number 2125 and two magazines loaded with 36 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm live ammunition.”
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