Police nab three over murder of two cops in Rivers
Rivers State Police Command arrests three suspects linked to the murder of two policemen in Aluu, Ikwerre LGA, recovering stolen rifles. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-three-over-murder-of-two-cops-in-rivers/
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended three suspects in connection with the murder of two police officers in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state on June 29th, 2026. The officers were on a routine stop-and-search duty when the suspects launched a commando-style attack, firing upon them and stealing their AK-47 rifles.
One of the officers lost his leg to gunshot wounds and died in the hospital, while the other succumbed to his injuries. The State Police Command spokesperson, Blessing Agabe, announced the arrests in a statement on Tuesday, emphasizing the decisive action taken following the State Commissioner of Police's directive for a swift investigation.
The three suspects, Maduabuchi Emeka, Chinedu Owhor, and Kamachi Joe, were apprehended after a series of tactical operations conducted by the Violence Crime Response Unit. Agabe revealed that the recovered weapons include three AK-47 rifles and a Scorpion rifle. The Command's Commissioner, Olugbenga Adepoju, commended the officers' professionalism and dedication, while urging the public to remain vigilant against criminal activities.
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