Rivers Police bust one-chance gang, apprehend five suspects

The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a notorious one-chance syndicate, arresting five suspects, including three women, along the Trans-Amadi axis of Port Harcourt.  

According to a statement by the state police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, the operation followed a distress call from a female victim who raised an alarm after being attacked and robbed by occupants of a moving vehicle.

Responding swiftly, a police surveillance patrol team stationed at a popular mall in the metropolis mobilized to track down the suspects. Their efforts led to the successful arrest of five individuals and the recovery of the vehicle used in the crime.

The statement reads, “The Rivers State Police Command has made another significant breakthrough, apprehending five suspects allegedly involved in a “One Chance” syndicate.

“On the 28th of January, 2025, at about 0900 hours, the Surveillance Patrol Team attached to the Hyper City Unit of the Rivers State Police Command, while on patrol along NLNG Road, Eastern Bypass, Port Harcourt, received a distress call from a victim (name withheld), a female resident of Federal Housing Estate, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt. She reported that her phone had been stolen by the occupants of a green Volkswagen Vento saloon car with registration number ANAMBRA FGG 40 AA.

“The team swiftly took action, intercepted the vehicle, and arrested the following suspects: Ifeanyi Ugo, age 45, Paulina Ibe (female), (45), Nneka Precious Sunday (female), age 30, Christopher Ibe, (31), Oyinyechi Ibe (female), (48).

“A preliminary investigation is ongoing, with the suspects and the recovered vehicle currently in police custody. The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to tackling the menace of “One Chance” criminals who disguise themselves as tricycle and taxi operators to rob unsuspecting passengers.”