The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a six-man kidnapping syndicate allegedly involved in the abduction of a man identified as Hassan in Port Harcourt.

The victim was abducted around the Fidelity Bank area of Garrison, Port Harcourt, on September 6, 2026, and reportedly held captive for three days before his relatives paid ₦10.3 million for his release.

The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit, according to the police.

Two Suspects Arrested

The police identified the suspects as 24-year-old Victor Ifeanyi, also known as “Big Boby,” a native of Aguleri Community in Otuocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, and 36-year-old Aniekan Okon Michael, also known as “Duff Man,” from Ikot Ukpor in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

The command said both suspects were arrested after investigators launched intelligence-led operations following information received about the abduction.

The police said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects allegedly confessed to participating in the kidnapping.

Victim Held at Borikiri Waterfront

According to the police, Hassan was abducted in the vicinity of Fidelity Bank, Garrison, on September 6.

The kidnappers allegedly took him to Igbugulu Waterside in the Borikiri area of Port Harcourt, where he was held for three days.

He was eventually released after his relatives reportedly paid ₦10.3 million in ransom.

The police received credible information about the incident on September 7 and subsequently deployed the VCRU-AKU to begin investigations and track those allegedly responsible.

Syndicate Allegedly Has Six Members

During preliminary investigations, the two arrested suspects reportedly told detectives that the kidnapping operation involved a six-man syndicate.

They allegedly disclosed that the gang used a white minibus, popularly known as a Keke bus, during the operation.

The police have not publicly identified the four other alleged members of the syndicate.

The command said efforts had been intensified to locate and arrest the remaining suspects.

Police Intensify Crackdown

Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, urged residents to provide credible information that could assist investigators in identifying and apprehending suspected criminals.

He assured members of the public that information provided to the police would be treated confidentially.

Adepoju also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting kidnapping syndicates and other criminal networks operating across Rivers State.

The police urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as the investigation continues.

The two suspects remain in police custody while investigations continue, with the remaining alleged members of the syndicate still being sought.