The Rivers State Police Command has achieved a significant breakthrough with the arrest of a notorious kidnap kingpin and the successful rescue of 10-year-old Emmanuel Jonah, m.
Recall that on December 4, 2024, Florence Jonah, f, of Redeemed Camp, Aluu Junction, Port Harcourt, reported that her son, Emmanuel Jonah, m, was allegedly kidnapped on November 25, 2024. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of Five Million Naira (₦5,000,000) for his release.
Acting swiftly on this credible information, operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit utilized technical intelligence to apprehend one Nwile Bete, aged 30, m, of Rumuekeni School Road, Rumuekeni Town.
During interrogation, Bete confessed to the crime and led police operatives to Sogho Village in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, where Emmanuel was rescued unharmed.
The victim has been reunited with his family after debriefing, and the suspect is currently in police custody.
Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other gang members, and the case will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
This achievement is part of the Rivers State Police Command’s broader efforts to combat kidnapping and other forms of crime in the state, in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s mandate.