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The Rivers state police command says the most wanted notorious kidnapper from Egamini Rundele, in Emohua Local Government Area, Ekweme Brown Ike ,aka Lucifer has been killed by Men of the Operation Sting, in an Operation led by the Commander, Acp Shem Evans. Ekweme Ike is said to be responsible for all the kidnappings and hijack of Commercial Buses on the Ndele axis of the East/West Road. The Police public Relations Officer Mr. Nnamdi Omoni in a press statement says the entire Rundele Community has been thrown into a wild jubilation following the death of the notorious criminal Ekweme Ike. Meanwhile, efforts are on to arrest his Confederates in crime.

Rivers State Government has fully acquired Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, SPDC Forty-Five percent interest in Oil Mining Lease, OML 11 situated in Ejama Ebubu community in Eleme Local Government Area and the adjoining Ogoni and other communities of the State. Governor Nyesom Wike who stated this during a Live State Broadcast at Government House, Port Harcourt, explained that the decision for the acquisition of OML 11, was based on a court judgement, following a major oil spill from SPDC Oil Pipeline at Ejama Community, affecting agricultural land and fishing swamps. While noting the impact of environmental degradation resulting from oil related operations suffered by the state, Governor further explained that the resolve by the State Government to purchase OML 11 was to boost the revenue base of the State Government and transformed the State and its peoples for the better. Governor Wike directed the Rivers State Ministry of Finance and relevant Government age

Commercial drivers plying Rumuokoro-Igwuruta road have protested their alleged continued harassment by members of the taskforce against street trading. The drivers who came out in their numbers said they have exhausted all avenues for dialogue and called on concerned authorities to urgently provide them with loading points. State chairman of the Drivers Welfare Association, Comrade Lekia Isaac said all efforts to get a loading point for the drivers did not yield any result, hence their decision to carry out a one day warning strike. Branch Chairman of the Drivers Welfare Association, Comrade Jerry Joe said the situation has become so bad that passengers have to run after vehicles to be able to board. Two of the Drivers, said the situation aside hindering their business is also draining them financially. The drivers also took the protest to the Obio Akpor local government council where the head of the state security service in the council assured the drivers that their grievanc

Cases of kidnapping and crime activities along Emohua section of the East-West road in Rivers state have reduced significantly. reports has it that no serious security concern has happened along that road since the launch of the new special security outfit, “Operation Sting” by the Rivers State Government. Passengers plying the Elele-Emohua section of the East West road have applauded the activities of the new security outfit, Operation Sting”, to tackle cases of kidnapping and robberies along that road. Two passengers who bounded a bus going to Bayelsa, Mr. Nnamdi Peter and Mr. Chukwuka Elendu who spoke with our correspondent at the Rumuokoro motor park, noted that they can now travel on the road without security concerns. A driver who would not want his name mentioned and another passenger Stella Alaka while appreciating the security agencies for their effort, frowned at the activities of some police officers who hide under the guise of stop and search to extort mone

As part of activities to mark the Global day for Climate Change, an environmental Organization, 350.org has organized a walk to create awareness on the effect of climate change. Representative of 350.org and an ambassador, Eco network, Mr. Smith Nwokocha during the walk, reemphasized the need for individuals to ensure that they stay away from things that contribute to climate pollution, especially the soot. Mr. Nwokocha also appealed to the government and other bodies to collaborate with them in the creation of awareness and further urged government to engage individuals involved in oil bunkering rather than disperse them. Some students and a participant who would not want his name mentioned told our correspondent that people should do whatever it takes to sustain the environment as the environment is what shapes mans activities. According to them, the need to stop the issue of environmental pollution is urgent, adding that individuals must choose a cleaner community and lif

Rivers State Police Command has paraded the prime suspect involved in the serial killings of women in hotels in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. Briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mustapha Dandaura said the 39-year old suspect, Gracious David West who hails from Buguma Asari Toru Local Government Area has confessed to have killed five girls in different hotels in Port Harcourt. Suspected serial killer of young females, Gracious David West was arrested on Thursday along East West road in a commercial vehicle heading to Uyo Akwa Ibom State. The Commissioner of police Mr. Mustapha Dandaura ,recounted the confessional statement made by the suspect during interrogation. Mr. Dandaura said the suspect also confessed the membership of a cult group, Degbam which he has denounced after deliverance and rehabilitation at a PortHarcourt based Pentecostal church. Admitting to the crime, Gracious David west said he has also killed a lady in Lagos and anoth

An eighty five year old resident of Rivers State School-to-Land Housing Estate in Iriebe town, Madam Daba Miller has called on the State Government and other relevant Authorities to urgently come to their aid and save the estate inhabitants who have been sacked by flood. Madam Daba said the estate does not have gut ters which have contributed to the severity of the flood. While agreeing with other occupants that buildings in the Estate is far from what was on the master plan, Madam Miller said the situation has posed health hazard as broken septic slaps flood the estate with feaces and other infectious debris. Madam Miller said if help does not come urgently, more danger may occur as the situation has thrown them into untold hardship.

Seventy seven women organizations in Rivers State have demanded thorough unbiased investigation into the recent serial killing of ladies in hotels in the state The women organizations in the state took to the street of Port Harcourt to protest what they described as one death too many. Submitting a communique jointly signed by 77 women groups in the state , President Rotary club of port Harcourt south district Rita-Marley Idonor appealed to the government to wake up to its responsibilities of protecting lives and property of citizens. Mrs.Idonor while reading the communique observed that there should be proper documentation of visitors before lodging in hotels. Responding on behalf of the Rivers State governor ,secretary to the state government Mr.Tammy Danagogo noted that the killing has become a concerns to the government,and assured governor nyesom Wike has held several security meetings to tackle the menace and bring culprits to book. Addressing the protesters at the po

Still on the recent serial killings in hotels in Rivers State, the Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested one murder suspect who has made useful confession that will further aid investigations. The Commissioner of Police Mustapha Dandaura in a press briefing in Port Harcourt told journalists that measures has been put in place to tackle the menace and bring culprits to book. CP Dandaura confirmed that eight persons have so far been murdered in various hotels in state, stressing that the police will not rest until the evil act becomes a thing of the past. The Rivers State Commissioner of Police also observed that some hotels management are yet to comply with the directive given by the command which enjoined all hotels operating in the state to join their association and subscribe to all security guidelines given by the command. Mr. Dandaura appealed with the people of the state to remain calm as the command is on top of the situation and will spare no effort in

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People , MOSOP has described as a step in the right direction, the current military operations in parts of Ogoniland, to weed out criminals, vandals and cultists. In a statement by its President, Chief Legborsi Pyagbara, MOSOP declared that an end must quickly come to the criminal activities in Ogoniland. While commending the deployment of military personnel in Ogoniland, the umbrella organisation of Ogoni people said the operations should be carried out within the ambit of the law and respect for the human rights of innocent citizens, in order to avoid unnecessary collateral damages. MOSOP also urged the people to report any breach of professional rule of engagement observed during the military operations to the appropriate military authorities and to the office of the umbrella organisation of Ogoni people. While calling on the Ogoni people to remain peaceful, law abiding and support the legitimate operations, the body assured that the mi

Some concerned House owners at the Rivers State School to land Housing Estate, Iriebe have called on the Government and Security Personnel to come to their aid and save the Estate from suspected cultists whom they alleged have forcefully taken possession of unoccupied property in the Estate. The Property owners said the suspected culti sts branded themselves as members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and said they were turning the School to land Estate into the Headquarters of IPOB in Rivers State. A Landlord in the estate who does not want his name mentioned, said the situation has thrown the residents into fear and helplessness. Paramount Ruler of Iriebe Town, King Jeremiah Nworenwo who also acknowledged the situation, said the Oyigbo Police Station has been put in the know of the state of affairs in the estate. While reacting to other allegations that a relative of his known as Musho Nworenwo gave the suspected cultists access into the Estate and is spearheading the ac

Rivers State Police Command said operatives of the Operation sting, killed two notorious armed Robbers last night at Rumuagholu community in Obio Akpor Local Government, while acting on credible information tailed a Black Mazda car with Reg.no KNM 504 Rivers with four armed robbers on board who were on their way for an operation. Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer Mr. Nnamdi Omoni in a statement observed that the hoodlums on sighting the Police, immediately jumped down from the car and opened fire on them and in a return fire two of them were fatally wounded and later die , while two others escaped with life threatening gun shot wounds. Exhibits recovered from the hoodlums includes,One AK47 Rifle, Eighty Three rounds of 7.62mm,Two Magazines ,One Pump Action Gun ,Four Cartridges and Operational vehicle Mr. Omoni also said efforts are on to arrest other members of the deadly gang on the run. The Image maker of the command enjoined members of the Public and res