The Nigerian Army has said it has arrested members of a four-man gang allegedly terrorising residents of Ulakwo community in Etche Local Government area of Rivers State.There had been rising cases of cultism, assassinations, armed robbery and kidnapping in some communities in the state.
The Assistant Director of Army Public Relations Officer, 2 Brigade, Port Harcourt, ELI LAZARUS, made the disclosure while parading the suspects in Port Harcourt.LAZARUS said that following intelligence report, troops raided criminal hideouts in Ulakwo community and recovered arms and ammunition from the gang.LAZARUS said the suspects would be handed over to the Department of State Security, DSS, for further investigation and possible arraignment in court.He said the Army had put in place, mechanisms to rid the state of criminals, to enable residents go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation.
