The Rivers State Police Command has stated that it has apprehended all the suspects allegedly involved in the gruesome killing of Port Harcourt-based lawyer  and an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, Mr. Bright Owhor.

In a statement obtained by CITY LAWYER, the Police High Command stated that “Through meticulous intelligence work and technical surveillance over ten days, all individuals involved in the crime were identified and apprehended.”

The statement added that “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.”

CITY LAWYER recalls that the Cordelia Eke-led NBA Port Harcourt Branch had during a visit to the Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr. Olugbenga Adepoju, demanded swift action in the matter, adding that it would not rest until the killers were brought to justice.

Below is the full text of the statement.

RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE: ARREST OF SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MURDER OF BARRISTER BRIGHT OWHOR; RECOVERY OF WEAPONS AND VEHICLES.

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

Through meticulous intelligence work and technical surveillance over ten days, all individuals involved in the crime were identified and apprehended. They include:

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 include:

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 underscores 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.

SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND.

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