Following the tragic killing of Barrister Bright Owhor 46 years, ‘m’ of No. 40c Market Road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, by unidentified gunmen on 6th July, 2025, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Rivers State Command were deployed to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice.
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.