A notorious kidnapper and murderer, David Uzoma Kamalu, alias M-Kaze, has been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command after a daring operation.
The operatives from the Rumuji Division carried out the raid on May 25, 2025, at a suspected criminal hideout in Rumuodogu 1 Community, Emohua Local Government Area.
Grace Iringe-Koko, the Command’s Spokesperson said the operation was the culmination of days of intensive intelligence gathering, showcasing the command’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge intelligence to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks.
She noted that during the raid, the police operatives encountered fierce armed resistance from the gang members, leading to an exchange of gunfire, adding that the gang was neutralized, while several other gang members escaped with varying degrees of bullet wounds.
She added that a thorough search of the hideout yielded a cache of incriminating exhibits, including a pump-action shotgun, two live cartridges, and various local charms believed to be used for protection and intimidation.
The police revealed that M-Kaze was a high-value target with a notorious reputation for orchestrating heinous crimes against innocent citizens.
Iringe-Koko further State that M-kaze was declared wanted by law enforcement agencies for his involvement in the gruesome murder and beheading of a local security operative, Mr. Alete, in January 2025, and multiple high-profile kidnappings and armed robberies along the East-West Road corridor.
She said: “The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals with gunshot wounds to the nearest security agency.”