The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a suspect identified as Iruo Young, in connection with a viral video showing an armed robbery and car snatching incident at the Choba area of Port Harcourt. The incident occurred on October 15, 2025, around 8:00 p.m., where armed men snatched a Toyota Avalon car at gunpoint.
According to the Command's spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, police operatives trailed the suspect to his hideout and apprehended him, recovering valuable information about the crime. The suspect has confessed to the crime and provided details about his involvement in the robbery.
Arrest Details
- *Suspect:* Iruo Young M., 42 years old
- *Location:* Ikoku, Port Harcourt
- *Crime:* Armed robbery and car snatching
- *Vehicle:* Toyota Avalon
- *Status:* Police are working to apprehend other fleeing suspects, recover the stolen vehicle, and retrieve firearms used in the commission of the crime ¹ ².
Police Efforts
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, commended the operatives for their diligence and swift response, which led to the suspect's arrest. He warned that the State will not provide a hiding place for criminals, emphasizing the Command's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property in the State ¹.
