Officers of the C4i Intelligence Unit of the Rivers State Police Command have neutralized a member of a five-man kidnap gang operating in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

Confirming the incident via a press statement on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command Grace Iringe-Koko said the gang was trailed and arrested after a gun battle at the Ndoki Water Side area of Port Harcourt.

“Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command attached to the C4i Intelligence Unit, have raided the hideout of a five-man kidnap syndicate who specializes in kidnapping high-profile residents of the state and demanding huge sums of money as ransom,” the statement read.

“The operatives, while acting on credible intelligence, on Saturday 11^thFebruary 2023 at about 03:00hrs, swooped upon the syndicate at Ndoki Water Side, Port Harcourt. In the gun battle that ensued, a key member of a five-man gang terrorizing Rivers State was neutralized.

“One AK-47 rifle with 26 rounds of ammunition and one revolver pistol with five rounds of ammunition were recovered from an arrested suspect while one kidnapped victim was rescued unhurt. Efforts are being made to round up the fleeing members of the syndicate.”

The Commissioner of Police, the statement, added, urged residents of Rivers State to remain calm, and vigilant and report any suspicious persons or activities to the police. (Channels TV)