4.12.2025
The Police in Rivers State said five students at the Rivers State University (RSU) have rescued following an operation by a combined team of security agents.
The students were abducted from their hostels in Rumuche/Rumuohia, Emohua Local Government Area by gunmen suspected to be cultists on Tuesday November 2. The victims who were rescued on Thursday include Prince London, Azubuike Kelechukwu, Elizabeth Aniete, Onyebuchi Precious, and London Sampson are reported to be safe and well.
According to the Rivers State Police Command, the rescue operation was carried out in nearby Rumuodogo 2, where the suspects had taken the victims.
The Youth President of Rumuohia, where the attack occurred, revealed that information gathered within hours of the incident pointed to the involvement of youths from their neighbouring community, Rumuodogo 1 and 2, allegedly working alongside a member of Rumuohia who has already been handed over to the police.
According to the police the suspects fled their hideout before the security team arrived, but left behind critical leads,
Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, commended the swift synergy between security agencies and the community, warning the fleeing suspects that the command “will not rest until all those responsible are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.”