By DESMOND EJIBAS

The Police Command in Rivers on Tuesday, said it has arrested five suspects in connection with alleged stealing at a government-owned property known as Dr Obi Wali Cultural Centre in Port Harcourt.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

She said that the suspects were also linked to the robbery of the popular Tottinno Filling Station in the city.

“The five suspects were arrested at Diobu and Ikoku in November, bringing the total number of suspects in custody in connection with the crime to nine,” she said.

Iringe-Koko explained that the suspects stole items from the public facility and sold them to their accomplices, who are also currently in police custody.

“The arrests demonstrate the unwavering commitment of our operatives, who worked tirelessly through intelligence-led policing, to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“Those arrested include the gang leader, who was apprehended at the Rumuokoro flyover with two rifles recovered from his vehicle, a Point-of-Sale operator, and the receiver of the stolen items,” she added.

She said that items recovered from the suspects include a 30KVA generator, inverter batteries and two rifles.

Iringe-Koko said that the suspects and the recovered exhibits are currently in police custody.

She added that investigations have been expanded to apprehend other fleeing suspects connected to the crime. (NAN)