The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim during a night operation at the Eliozu–Rumuokoro axis of Port Harcourt.

The command also recovered an AK-47 rifle, two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and a white tricycle, popularly known as Keke, with registration number PHC 756 ZY.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

According to the statement, the command received information on September 24, 2026, at about 2215hrs that someone had been kidnapped.

“Acting swiftly on the report, the Convoy Patrol Team stationed at Eliozu sighted the suspected kidnappers and immediately gave them a hot chase towards Rumuokoro, by Eligbolu.

“In line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, operatives of the Special Area Division swiftly mobilised and intercepted the fleeing suspects,” the statement said.

The coordinated operation led to the arrest of one suspect and the rescue of the victim identified as Mr. Emmanuel, who was secured for medical attention.

The arrested suspect was identified as Sunday Rufus, 23, a native of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The command said efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang.

Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, said Rivers State would not be a safe haven for criminals and that the command would sustain intelligence-driven operations against kidnappers and other violent crimes.

He commended the officers for their prompt response, courage and professionalism and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide credible and timely information to the police.

Source: Rivers State Police Command / Punch /.