The Rivers State Police Command says it has commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances that led to the gruesome murder of one Timothy, who until his death was the chief security officer of Adokiye Amiesemeka International Stadium, Omagwa, Port Harcourt.
“Rivers State Police command is aware of a tragic incident which occurred on 31st, January, 2025, at about 2340hrs in Rivers State, where one Timothy, a 59-year-old chief security officer of Adokiye Amiesemeka International Stadium, Omagwa, Port Harcourt and his first son were brutally murdered by unknown gunmen,” a statement issued Tuesday evening by SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the state Police Public Relations Officer said.
“The Igwuruta Division of the Rivers State Police Command received a report from Omolara, Timothy’s daughter, stating that four unknown gunmen ambushed her father and son, shooting them severely on the head, resulting in their death.
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“The police swiftly responded to the scene, recovering three expended AK-47 ammunition. The victims were rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately, they succumbed to their injuries and were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”
The statement said that the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju has directed the deployment of all necessary intelligence to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.
It added that the Rivers State Police Command has been proactive in addressing crime in the state. and working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served in this recent case.
