From Tony John, Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested seven suspected members of the Deygbam cult group implicated in the murder of Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Bright Owhor, aged 46, at his residence on No. 40c Market Road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, on July 6.
State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Superintendent of Police (SP) Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement on Monday, August 4, disclosed that operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit were deployed following the killing to investigate and apprehend the perpetrators. Through meticulous intelligence work and technical surveillance spanning over 10 days, all individuals involved were identified and arrested.
The suspects are Prince Samuel (30, armed operative), Daniel Godwin (25, driver of the getaway vehicle), Henry Peter (24, arms supplier and shooter), Godfrey Emmanuel, alias Ibu (30, gang leader), Chukwu Nneji (34), Justice Dimkpa (27), and Promise Wikere (22, handler of stolen vehicles).
Iringe-Koko stated that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of the Deygbam secret cult. “They admitted to their roles in the murder, 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.”
Items recovered from the suspects include one MTN SIM card, four locally made pistols, seven rounds of 9mm ammunition, two live cartridges, a minibus, and a Toyota Camry.
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, commended the operatives’ efforts, stating that the arrests reflect the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring public safety. The operations reflect a broader strategy to dismantle criminal networks and ensure public confidence in law enforcement, Adepoju said.
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