The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its investigation into the robbery incidents at the Dr. Obi Wali International Cultural Centre and Tottinno Filling Station, with the arrest of five additional suspects.
Spokesperson of the state Police Command, Grace Koko in a statement said the suspects were apprehended separately at different locations, including the Diobu and Ikoku axes of Port Harcourt, between November 25 and November 28, 2025. Their arrest brings the total number of suspects currently in police custody to nine.
Those arrested are Victor Ukabi, 41, from Nkpa in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State; Basil Nwagazie, 65, from Eziebodo in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State; Nkechinyere Wokem, 30, a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator from Ubuohia, Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State; Obinna Nwankwo, 44, from Umu-Erim in Umuaji Uloke, Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State; and Igwe Amabi Eze, 51, from Osuofio in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, identified as a receiver of stolen items.
Police recalled that the suspected leader of the gang, Bright Nwabueze, also known as “Bishop,” aged 53, was earlier intercepted and arrested at the Rumuokoro Flyover, where two rifles were found in his vehicle.
Exhibits recovered in the course of the investigation include a 30KVA generator recovered from a buyer in Onitsha on December 12, 2025, inverter batteries recovered from a receiver’s shop at Ikoku, and two rifles.
She said the suspects and recovered items are currently in police custody, adding that investigations are ongoing to track down other members of the syndicate and ensure all those involved are brought to justice.
