Police Arrest Suspects In Connection With Murder Of Barr. Bright Owhor, Recover Weapons & Vehicles

According to the PPRO, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, through meticulous intelligence work and technical surveillance over ten days, all individuals involved in the crime were identified and apprehended.

The suspects included:

Prince Samuel ‘m’ 30 years– armed operative

Daniel Godwin ‘m’ 25 years – driver of the getaway vehicle,

Henry Peter ‘m’ 24 years – arm supplier, and he was the one that shot the victim

Godfrey Emmanuel ‘m’ a.k.a. Ibu 30 years – gang leader,

Chukwu Nneji ‘m’ 34 years,

Justice Dimkpa ‘m’ 27 years,

Promise Wikere ‘m’ 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 included:

One MTN SIM card

Four locally made pistols

Seven rounds of 9mm ammunition

Two live cartridges

One Mini Bus

One Toyota Camry.

The Commissioner of Police Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, commended the operational prowess of the operatives, which underscored 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” he said.