Rivers State police have stated that the arrest of over 30 people in Port Harcourt on Sunday was strictly a criminal matter with no political overtones.Information Guide Nigeria
According to accounts, over 30 members of the Atiku Support Organization were arrested by armed police officers at a meeting in the state capital.
According to the Organization’s spokesman, Victor Moses, several of those imprisoned were members of the group’s state and local governments.
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He said that the police officers were acting on Governor Nyesom Wike’s orders.
According to a statement issued by the Rivers State Police Command on Monday, “the Rivers State Police Command on 5th February 2023 at about 1.30 pm detained thirty-two (32) suspects from two hideouts in Rivers State.”NYSC portal
Iringe-Koko said the police in the state have been carrying out targeted raids of criminal hideouts because of the incidents of cult clashes that have been recorded lately.
The PPRO also clarified that the arrest was not related to any political meeting, adding that those arrested were being profiled, with seven of them having already been released.
She added that all others found to be clean will be released soonest while those found guilty will be charged in court.JAMB Result
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