The Police in Rivers State has arrested 11 suspected shop thieves at the Mile 3 Diobu axis of Port Harcourt.
The boys were arrested while attempting to rob shop owners at the Bayelsa line of the market on Christmas day.
Our correspondent gathered that 6 of the hoodlums have been detained at the Nkpolu Police Division, while 5 of them are currently with the Octopus strike force.
Chief Security Officer of Nkpolu Orowuroko community, Godstime Ihunwo said the hoodlums would have succeeded but for the intervention of youths of the area and Police officers.
He also confirmed that the hoodlums attempted to snatch a rifle from a soldier attached to a construction company at Ikokwu.
He condemned the incident and warned residents to desist from such act or face the wrath of the law when caught.
Ihunwo added that his group will always ensure the protection of lives and properties in the community.
