Police officers from Rivers State Police Command have killed four kidnappers and one suspected armed robber during gun battles in the state. The police also arrested two robbery suspects who allegedly confessed to have been involved in series of armed robberies and kidnappings in Port Harcourt and environs.
Ahmad Muhammad, Rivers Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO in a statement said the arrested suspects confessed to have been involved the recent gruesome murder of CSP Cliff Igwegbe, who until his death a fortnight ago was the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Rumuokoro Division.
The suspects arrested are Prince Essien, 30, and Hosanna Nse, 23, while Clever Idaminabor,27, who is believed to be leader of the gang was shot dead in the shootout that ensued when policemen raided their hideout at Location Road, Ada George, Port Harcourt.
Items recovered from the suspects include two AK 47 rifles, one assault rifle, 119 rounds of live ammunition and seven magazines.
The late CSP Cliff Igwegbe was murdered while two other policemen sustained minor injuries when his killers ambushed and opened fire on them when they responded to a distress call.
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