By Prince Wiro
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the violent attack at Elele Roundabout on the Wednesday morning of March 5, 2025, at about 7 am.
SP Grace Iringe Koko,Spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command in a statement said the acting on credible intelligence regarding the unlawful assembly of suspected hoodlums at the location, a patrol team from Elele Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), swiftly mobilized to the scene to restore order.
She explained that during an attempt to address the crowd, an unidentified assailant, hiding within the vicinity, opened fire resulting in multiple injuries.
“As at press time, the number of those injured stood at four (4).
“The armed hoodlums fled the scene immediately, but one of them was apprehended, and a single-barrel gun was recovered from him. The injured victims were promptly rushed to various hospitals in Elele for medical attention.A manhunt is currently underway for the fleeing suspects, some of whom have been identified as members of the local vigilante group known as OSPAC.
“The arrested suspect, along with the recovered firearm, will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), for further investigation.
“The Rivers State Police Command assures the public that all perpetrators involved in this criminal act will be apprehended and brought to justice. Further updates will be communicated in due course” SP Koko said.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, in the meantime called on residents to remain calm and provide any useful information that may assist in the ongoing investigation as the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.