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The Zone 16 Police Command yenagoa,comprising of Rivers and Bayelsa commands says it has arrested fourteen suspects involved in vandalization of 132KV transmission tower line along Ahoada-mbiama axis of East-West road and Ibogene axis in Rivers and Bayelsa States respectively.

Public Relations Officer of the Command,Superintendent of Police,SP Gunn Emonena in a statement on Monday,7th October,2024 explained that sequel to a Petition to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16 headquarters, Yenagoa by the Honourable Commissioner of Power, Mr Kharin Akari Komuko  on behalf of Bayelsa State Government, operatives of the Surveillance and Intelligence section under the Zonal Criminal Investigation Department, Zone 16 headquarters, Yenagoa on September 11, 2024  arrested Fourteen (14) suspects whose names are;

1.Mr Christopher Chimelam Onyeno  22yrs (an indigene of Imo state)

2. Mr Chinyereugo ukommaduakolam  29yrs (an indigene of Imo state)

3. Mr Believe Ajudu 37yrs (an indigene of Rivers State)

4. Mr.Believe Chimela  30yrs.

5. Mr.Usman Albert Odumanyuyah  50yrs (an indigene of Rivers State)

6. Mr.Newman Ejimadu  32yrs (an indigene of Rivers State)

7. Mr.Pentecost Godwin 36yrs (an indigene of Rivers State)

8. Mr Ogbunike Morgan  20yrs (an indigene of Rivers State)

9. Mr.Julius Okpuhigwe  54yrs (an indigene of Rivers State)

10. Mr.Abubakar Umaru 26yrs (an indigene of Sokoto state)

11. Mr.Moses Stephen  26yrs (an indigene of Rivers State)

12. Mr. Emmanuel John  35yrs (an indigene of Kano State)

13. Mr.Kabiru Usman  30yrs (an indigene of Kano State)

14. Mr. Aminu Sanusi  20yrs (an indigene of Kano State)

Who are all involved in the vandalization of 132 KV Transmission Tower Line along the Ahoada-Mbiama axis of the east west road and igbogene axis in Rivers State and Bayelsa State respectively.

SP Emonena disclosed that the suspects who have been on the wanted list of the zone for the past few months, were  arrested based on credible intelligence in Rivers State.

In the course of diligent and painstaking investigation,  35mm Floor Core armoured Cables, 70mm floor core armoured Cables, 50mm SLPE Cables, Electrical pot installator, wheel spanners, cutting blades,  long botts, eleven KV poles, recline cables,  earth cables, bee copper and other items were recovered from the suspects as exhibits.

 “While urging residents to take all necessary step in protecting the properties within our vicinity, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, zone 16 headquarters, AIG Paul Alifa Omata reaffirm his unwavering commitment in ensuring the safety and security of lives and properties within the Zone.

“The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetukon PhD, NPM has reasserted his dedication in ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. He further urged residents to offer their Maximum cooperation and support in order to have a crime free society” SP Emonena stated.

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