BREAKING: Police thwart planned attack in Rivers, arrest 2 suspected bombers

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected bombers in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, preventing what could have been a deadly attack.

Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, March 25, the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, revealed that the suspects were apprehended with four dynamites and other explosive materials.

According to the commissioner, the Rivers Police Command acted swiftly to stop the planned attack. The suspects were found with four switches and detonating pads, indicating their intent to carry out a coordinated explosion.

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He said, “Over the past week, security agencies in Rivers State have prevented several crimes. One of these was an attempt to vandalise a pipeline, which led to the death of the vandals when they tried to detonate it. The quick response of security operatives on March 16, 2025, stopped the attack.”

He further stated that the police also raided a kidnappers’ den in the state and arrested eight suspects at the location.

Six victims of abduction were rescued during the raid which took place at about 7.01.am along the Omoku Road in Ahoada East on March 21, 2025.

“During the arrest, officers recovered two English-made pump action guns, two locally made pistols, four single-barrel guns, several rounds of ammunition, three Q-link motorcycles, and communication devices, among other items,” Adepoju noted.

(PoliticsNigeria)