The Rivers State Police Command successfully thwarted an armed robbery attempt along Prisigbara/Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Road in Bori, the headquarters of Khana local government area of the State, resulting in the demise of three suspected robbers.
SP Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson of the command, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Port Harcourt, highlighting that the operation’s success was due to the coordinated effort of the Bori Police Division and the Anti-Cultism Unit, Bori.
According to Iringe-Koko, the shootout ensued when the police responded to a distress call reporting a robbery operation. Despite the robbers engaging in gunfire, the police, armed with superior firepower, subdued the assailants, successfully thwarting the robbery attempt.
Tragically, three suspects, including Monday Sulole, a notorious armed robber and cultist known as ‘Oyoyo,’ sustained fatal injuries during the exchange. Sulole, aged 25 and hailing from Yeghe in Gokana Local Government Area, was responsible for numerous cult clashes and armed robberies in the Ogoni axis of Rivers State.
In the aftermath of the operation, the police recovered several items from the robbers, including firearms, ammunition, a machete, and charms. The area has since returned to normalcy, with increased police patrols implemented to ensure the safety of residents.
CP Olatunji Disu, the State’s Commissioner of Police, reassured the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property within the state. He emphasized the Command’s dedication to employing professional and proactive measures to combat criminal activities and maintain peace and security in the region, while expressing gratitude for the community’s cooperation and support.
