Rivers Police Arrest Two in N10.3m Kidnapping Case

The Rivers State Police Command arrested two suspects, Victor Ifeanyi, 24, aka “Big Boby,” and Aniekan Okon Michael, 36, aka “Duff Man,” in connection with the kidnapping of a man named Hassan in Port Harcourt. The abduction occurred on September 6, 2026, near Fidelity Bank, Garrison, and Hassan was held captive for three days at Igbugulu Waterside, Borikiri, until his relatives paid a ransom of N10.3 million for his release.

The police received credible information about the kidnapping on September 7, 2026, prompting the Violent Crime Response Unit to initiate intelligence-led operations that led to the suspects' arrest. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects confessed to their involvement and indicated that the kidnapping syndicate consisted of six members.

They also disclosed that a white mini-bus, known as a Keke bus, was used during the operation. The police are actively pursuing the remaining members of the syndicate.