The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that four persons including an OSPAC official and three women were killed in the gruesome attack that occurred on July 22, 2026, in Omoku, Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area of the state.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesperson of the command, ASP Blessing Agabe also confirmed that one Obidi Emenike sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Meanwhile,the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has condemned the incident, describing it as unfortunate and a threat to the relative peace currently being enjoyed in Rivers State.
“The command condemns this heinous act in its entirety and assures the public that those responsible will be identified, arrested, and made to face the full weight of the law,” the commissioner of police said.
He further enjoined all community-based security groups and local vigilante outfits across the state to work in close collaboration with the police in their respective localities.
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This collaboration according to the commissioner of police is essential to ensure proper coordination, enhance operational effectiveness and prevent members of such groups from becoming targets of criminal elements while carrying out their lawful responsibilities.
The command also appealed to the public to remain calm and cooperate with the police, by providing credible and timely information that will assist ongoing investigations.
The command assured that all information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality, even as it vowed to remain committed to protecting lives and property and rid the State of criminal elements.
