The Rivers State Police Command has arrested one Otamiri Prince ‘M’, aged 24, in connection with a case of alleged kidnapping and rape.
A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Kaborlo Blessing, said that the arrest followed a report made on 11th April, 2026 by one Miss Thomas Alice (F) aged (24) of Eliozu, Port Harcourt, the victim alleged that she was kidnapped on 3rd January, 2026 by an individual she met online.
“According to her statement, she was lured to Igwuruta, from where she was subsequently taken by accomplices to a bush in Ulakwo, Etche Local Government Area, where she was assaulted, raped and her valuables taken before she was later released.
“On receipt of the report, operatives of the Command promptly commenced investigation, leveraging on technology-driven strategies of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, aided the investigation and eventual arrest of the suspect, Otamiri Prince ‘m’ who confessed to the crime. Exhibits recovered from him include an iPhone, a wig suspected to belong to the victim and other valuables.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang as investigation continues, after which the suspect(s) will be charged to court.
“The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Cp Olugbenga Adepoju, psc, mnips, advises ladies and workers seeking for online jobs to exercise extreme caution when interacting with individuals met online, urging them to avoid meeting strangers in isolated or unfamiliar locations, always inform trusted family members or friends of their movements, verify identities before physical meetings, choose safe and public locations, and remain vigilant at all times; in case of any suspicion or emergency requiring prompt intervention, members of the public are advised to promptly contact the Police through the designated emergency lines.
Command Response Unit (CRU); 07057605209,07057605256, 08120822987, 07072323049, Control Room: 08032003514”, the statement read.
