Rivers: Four Suspects Arrested and Six Firearms Recovered

Rivers State police arrested four men suspected of belonging to a gang involved in armed robbery and kidnapping, recovering six firearms and 58 rounds of ammunition. The intelligence-led operation took place in Rumuekpe on October 4, 2026, and was followed by the arrest of one suspect in Owerri, Imo State. Investigators linked Chinemerem Uchewo, Michael Ishaka, Abdulahi George and Gideon Okah to reported crimes in several communities; the suspects allegedly confessed to killing Joseph Onyeka and shooting a police officer in 2026. Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju praised the officers, said the search for other suspects was continuing and urged residents to report suspicious activity.