The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a five-member gang notorious for robbing unsuspecting commuters in Port Harcourt, a crime locally known as ‘One Chance.’
In a statement released by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrests were made after police operatives responded to a distress call from a victim.
“On January 28, 2025, at approximately 9:00 AM, the Surveillance Patrol Team attached to the Hyper City Unit of the Rivers State Police Command, while patrolling along NLNG Road, Eastern Bypass, Port Harcourt, received a distress call from a female resident of Federal Housing Estate, Trans-Amadi.”
“She reported that her phone had been stolen by occupants of a green Volkswagen Vento saloon car with registration number ANAMBRA FGG 40 AA,” the statement read.
Acting swiftly, officers intercepted the vehicle and arrested five suspects:
- Ifeanyi Ugo (male, 45)
- Paulina Ibe (female, 45)
- Nneka Precious Sunday (female, 30)
- Christopher Ibe (male, 31)
- Oyinyechi Ibe (female, 48)
According to SP Iringe-Koko, a preliminary investigation is underway, and the suspects, along with the recovered vehicle, remain in police custody.
The Rivers State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating ‘One Chance’ operations, where criminals pose as taxi or tricycle operators to rob passengers.
Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly.
