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Police Nab 20 Suspects For Drug Related Crimes

 



By Awajis George 

Inline with the directive of the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi  Emeka, to Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Departments and Tactical Commanders to conduct intelligence guided raids on drug-infested black spots within their Area of Responsibilities.


Police Public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement said 
Operatives attached to the Choba Division , on Tuesday 20th June, 2023, in synergy with other security outfits, raided a black spot and effected the arrest of the following persons: Lucky Amadi  aged 42, Amarachi Okereke  29 year old, Christian Otu 27, Henry Obisike  24yrs, Glory Nwanike 29, Joseph Nwite 37year old, Collins Assor  26years , and Godwin Onyia 44 all of Rumuosi in Rivers State. 

Others are Godspower Enyia  44years, Ekumere Worlu  20years, Duke Wonuigwe  30 years, Uche Oriji  25 years, Chika Jackson  30years all of the same address. 

Similarly, one Gentle Wali  34years, Chinedu Nwangbo  38years, Solomon Erick Ihundah 16years  all of Rumuekini, Bobmanuel of Choba, and Kelvin James  of Ogbogoro have been raided at various locations within Rivers State. 

According to the statement,Exhibits recovered from the suspects include drugs such as Cannabis, Crack, Tramadol, Codeine, Rohypnol, Aphrodisiacs, Skunk, Toy Gun and a Knife.


                 Exhibits Recovered 

Preliminary Investigation is ongoing upon which conclusion the suspects will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Meanwhile, members of the public are enjoined to remain law-abiding and report suspicious activities in their neighbourhood to the police through the following emergency lines: 08032003514 and 08098880134.
 


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