The police in Rivers State on Monday said they had arrested all the people involved in the killing of Bright Owor on July 6 along Market Road, Port Harcourt.
A press release issues by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Grace Iringe-Koko, said the suspects were caught by the Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit deployed to investigate and bring the perpetrators.
Iringe-Koko said through meticulous intelligence work and technical surveillance over a ten-day period, all individuals involved in the crime were identified and apprehended.
They include, Prince Samuel, 30, armed operative; Daniel Godwin 25 the driver of the getaway vehicle, Henry Peter, 24 arms supplier, and he was the one that shot the victim; Godfrey Emmanuel, a.k.a. Ibu, 30, gang leader, Chukwu Nneji,34, Justice Dimkpa, 27 years, Promise Wikere, 22 years – handler of stolen vehicles.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of the Deygbam Secret Cult Group. They admitted to their roles in the murder, the withdrawal of funds from the victim’s bank account, and involvement in recent cult-related violence between BS and G12 Deygbam factions in Diobu, Port Harcourt.
Recovered exhibits include, One MTN SIM card, Four locally made pistol
Seven rounds of 9mm ammunition, iwo live cartridges! One Mini Bus One Toyota Camry.
The Commissioner of Police Rivers State, Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, commended the operational prowess of the Operatives, which underscores the commitment of the Command to the safety and security of all residents. These operations reflect a broader strategy to dismantle criminal networks and ensure public confidence in law enforcement agents.
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