The River State Police Command on Monday said it has arrested the suspected killers of Bright Owhor, a 46- year- old lawyer who until his gruesome murder on July 6, 2025, resided at No. 40c Market Road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt.
A statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe -Koko said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit were deployed to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice.
“Through meticulous intelligence work and technical surveillance over ten days, all individuals involved in the crime were identified and apprehended.
“They include, Prince Samuel. Daniel Godwin, the driver of the getaway vehicle, Henry Peter, the arms supplier, who shot the victim.
Others are Godfrey Emmanuel, a.k.a. Ibu the gang leader, Chukwu Nneji, Justice Dimkpa and Promise Wikere, handler of stolen vehicles
The statement said during interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of the Deygbam Secret Cult Group.
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“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.
Items recovered from the suspects include, one MTN SIM card, four locally made pistols, seven rounds of 9mm ammunition two live cartridges, one mini- bus and one Toyota Camry.
The statement said the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju 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,” the police commissioner said.
