Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested three suspects linked to the killing of two police officers in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area. Police reports state that on 29 June 2026, officers were carrying out stop-and-search duties in the Aluu area when assailants launched a commando-style attack. The attackers reportedly opened fire, resulting in the deaths of two policemen.
The police say the investigation led to the arrest of three individuals allegedly involved in the attack. Authorities also report recovering stolen firearms from the suspects. Police officials describe the arrests as a major development in the case, and they say the recovered rifles are believed to have been taken during the incident.
The outlets consistently frame the operation as part of ongoing efforts by the Rivers State Police Command to identify those responsible for attacks on law enforcement and to recover weapons connected to such incidents.
