The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man, Fred Monday, who posed as a police inspector to lead armed robbery operations in the state. Monday was arrested alongside five suspected cultists during a cult initiation activity in Luegbo Community, Khana Local Government Area.
The police commissioner, Olatunji Disu, revealed that Monday was wearing police camouflage and armed with an AK-47 rifle, ten magazines, and twenty-nine rounds of live ammunition when he was arrested on August 9, 2024. After a thorough interrogation, Monday’s true identity was exposed, revealing a web of deceit and terror.
The fake inspector confessed to purchasing the rifle and ammunition from an accomplice, identified as Goodluck aka Boy-J, in 2021. The five cultists arrested alongside Monday, all students of Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic, have been charged and are currently in a correctional center.
The police commissioner praised the operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for their swift response to the intelligence report, which led to the arrest of the suspects. He assured the public that the police will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the state.
This incident highlights the importance of vigilance and intelligence gathering in combating crime. The police must be commended for their efforts in exposing and apprehending the fake inspector and his accomplices. However, it also raises concerns about the ease with which criminals can obtain firearms and impersonate law enforcement officials.
The public must remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The police must also continue to work to build trust with the community and ensure that justice is served in this case.
