The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a six-man kidnapping syndicate and rescued a victim who was abducted in Port Harcourt.

The victim, identified as Mr Hassan, was reportedly kidnapped on September 6, 2026, around the vicinity of Fidelity Bank, Garrison, Port Harcourt. He was allegedly taken to Igbugulu Waterside, Borikiri, where he was held captive for three days.

According to the Police, the victim was released after his relatives reportedly paid ₦10.3 million in ransom.

Following credible information received by the Command on September 7, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU-AKU) commenced intelligence-led operations that resulted in the arrest of two suspected members of the syndicate.

The suspects were identified as 24-year-old Victor Ifeanyi, also known as “Big Boby,” from Aguleri Community, Otuocha LGA, Anambra State, and 36-year-old Aniekan Okon Michael, also known as “Duff Man,” from Ikot Ukpor, Essien Udim LGA, Akwa Ibom State.

Preliminary investigations, according to the Police, revealed that the suspects allegedly confessed to involvement in the operation and disclosed that the syndicate comprises six members who used a white mini-bus, popularly known as a Keke bus, during the abduction.

The Command said efforts have been intensified to arrest the remaining members of the syndicate and bring them to justice.

Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, urged residents to provide credible information that could assist the Police in identifying and apprehending criminal elements, assuring the public that such information would be treated confidentially.

The Command also reiterated its commitment to intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting kidnapping syndicates and other criminal networks across Rivers State.