The Rivers State Police Command has made significant arrests, including a fake police inspector leading an armed robbery gang and the elimination of four suspects connected to the murder of a Community Development Committee Chairman in Mgboshimini, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area earlier this year.
The fraudulent officer, identified as Fred Monday, was apprehended by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit on August 9, 2024, around 11:45 PM in Luegbo Community, Khana Local Government Area. Monday, who was armed with an AK-47 rifle, was allegedly involved in a criminal operation.
Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu revealed the details during a media briefing at the Command’s Headquarters in Port Harcourt. Disu stated that upon arrival at the scene, which was initially reported as a criminal activity, officers discovered it was actually an initiation ceremony by students. The fake inspector was found providing cover for the event.
Disu further explained that the police arrested five students from Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic, identified as Mduni Clement, Prosper Wonyingipreye, Kunle Joseph, Eken Evans, and Isaiah Elisha. These individuals confessed to being members of the Vikings confraternity and have been charged and remanded in a correctional center.
The operation also led to the recovery of military gear, further highlighting the complexity of the situation involving the fake police officer and the criminal activities within the community.
