By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Rivers State Police Command on Monday January 26, 2026, said ot has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack on the convoy of King T. Y. Baridam , the paramount ruler of Bangha Kingdom in Khana Local Council of the state .
The Source reports that the first-class traditional ruler was ambushed and attacked by unknown hoodlums on Sunday January 25, along the East/West Road while on his way home from a meeting in Okwale , another community within the Khana Local Government Area.
The armed men opened fire on his convoy after the driver refused to stop when flagged down, inflicting gunshot injuries both on the royal father and his driver.
A statement on Monday from Grace Irenge-Koko,the spokesperson for the Command informed that the Monarch and his driver are presently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed facility in the State.
“The Rivers State Police Command has commenced investigations into an attack involving a Traditional Ruler in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State.
” On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at about 5:30pm, His Royal Majesty, King T. Y. Baridam ,the paramount Ruler of Bangha Community, reported at the police station that while returning from Okwale Community where he had attended a meeting, his vehicle came under attack by unknown gunmen.
” According to his report, upon reaching Tekar Sogho Road leading to the East-West Road in Khana LGA, the hoodlums emerged from the bush and opened fire on his vehicle, a black Prado jeep. The gunshots shattered the windscreen and other parts of the vehicle.
“During the attack, the Monarch sustained a gunshot injury to his thigh, and is currently receiving medical attention.
“Following the incident, police patrol teams were swiftly deployed to the area to comb the surroundings and arrest the perpetrators.
“Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack”, the police stated.
This is as the Command reaffirmed its resolve towards ensuring that all necessary machineries are put in place to track down and bring to justice the perpetrators.
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