The Rivers State Police Command on Sunday declared 32 suspects wanted in connection with a violent attack on the Sole Administrator of Ahoada-East Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor.
The attack was said to have occurred on 20 June 2025 at the Council Secretariat in Ahoada East.
Among those named are two key government officials — the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the LGA, Mr Hector Ekakita, and the Chief of Staff (COS), Mr Aloni Olodi.
The duo, along with a group of about 30 others, are accused of conspiring to physically assault the council boss, inflicting serious injuries, coercing him into signing documents under duress, and stealing his mobile phones, confidential files, and both personal and official property from his office.
According to Force spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, the individuals had been previously invited to appear at the State headquarters on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, for questioning but have failed to do so.
Their continued refusal to cooperate has led to the issuance of a formal declaration of “wanted” status by the Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju.
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The police revealed that the attack left the Sole Administrator hospitalised and receiving medical treatment for the injuries sustained during the incident.
In the statement released by Iringe-Koko, the Commissioner has warned that anyone found providing shelter, support, or assistance to the wanted suspects in evading arrest will face the full consequences of the law.
The Rivers State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to upholding justice and maintaining law and order.
Members of the public who may have any useful information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects are encouraged to contact the Command Control Room or the Complaint Response Unit via the provided numbers: 08120822987, 07057605209, 08098880134, 09014273818, and 08098880134.
The police call for public cooperation as they intensify efforts to apprehend those involved.
