By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Rivers State Police Command, on Monday, August 4, 2025, reaffirmed its unwavering commitment towards dismantling all known and identified criminal networks operating in the state.
The assurance came on the heels of the Command’s announcement of the arrest of seven suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a prominent Port Harcourt based legal practitioner, Bright Owhor.
The Source reports that , Owhor, 46, was on July 6, 2025, shot to death by some gunmen at his residence on Market Road, Rumuomasi area of Port Harcourt, after withdrawing a sizable amount of money from his bank account.
His gruesome murder had sparked widespread indignation and condemnation with many residents and entities including the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, calling for the arrest and prosecution of those involved in the unfortunate incident.
Speaking with the media on Monday, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, SP Grace Irenge-Koko, informed that the interception of the suspects was sequel to an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Command.
According to her, following the incident, the operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit were deployed to carry a discreet and thorough inquest with the mandate to locate, and fish out the perpetrators.
During the operation, several dangerous weapons and arms, including four locally made pistols, seven rounds of 9mm ammunition and two live cartridges were recovered.
Also recovered were suspected stolen Toyota Camry saloon car , a minibus and an MTN SIM card ,the Police stated.
“Following meticulous intelligence work ,and technical surveillance that lasted over ten days, all individuals involved in the killing of Owhor were identified and apprehended.
“The suspects’ roles ranged from the shooter, gang leader, arms supplier, armed operatives, handler of stolen vehicles, and driver of the getaway vehicle”, Irenge-Koko stated.
The Police Command spokesperson, further noted that the suspects aged between 22 and 34 years, had worked in collaboration with one another in planning and executing the criminal act.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of the Deygbam secret cult group and admitted their various involvements in the murder.
“The suspects also confessed to withdrawing funds from Owhor’s bank account, and referenced recent cult-related violence between the BS and G12 Deygbam factions in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt “Irenge-Koko noted .
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