Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have raided a black spot along the Olu-Obasanjo Axiz and adjoining areas of Port Harcourt, arresting 13 suspected criminals over an assault on a journalist Allwell Ene.
Ene was attacked while carrying out an investigative
activity in an area already identified as a criminal hotspot.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Agabe Blessing
Kaborlo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, May 4, 2026.
According to the PPRO, operatives carried out coordinated
raids across the axis,and arrested the suspects.
"The
Rivers State Police Command is aware of a publication currently circulating
online regarding an alleged incident involving a journalist,” the statement
read.
"Upon
receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju,
psc, mnips, promptly took decisive action by inviting the journalist to provide
a firsthand account, while a comprehensive investigation into the matter
commenced,he wrote.
"The
facts available indicate that one journalist, Mr. Allwell Ene, while conducting
a solo investigative activity in an area marked as black spot, known for
criminal activities and constantly raided by police was attacked and physically
assaulted by suspected hoodlums for video recording them.
"Following
the report, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Olu-Obasanjo Division
swiftly mobilised operatives to the scene to rescue the journalist.
"In
line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, operatives of the
Command has been jointly carrying out coordinated operations within the
Olu-Obasanjo axis and adjoining areas.
"Currently,
a total of thirteen (13) suspects have been arrested. The suspects are believed
to be involved in various criminal activities, including phone theft and the
harassment of law-abiding members of the public. Investigations are ongoing and
efforts are being intensified to ensure all perpetrators are brought to
justice.
"The
Commissioner of Police advises journalists and private investigators to refrain
from undertaking investigative activities alone, particularly in high-risk or
crime-prone areas.
"He
strongly encourages collaboration with the Police and urges members of the
public to always provide credible information to security agencies to enhance
public safety and maintain law and order across Rivers State.
“The Command
reiterates its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property
and assures the public of sustained efforts to eradicate criminal elements
within the State.”
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