Rivers State Police Command has declared the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Chief of Staff (CoS) of Ahoada East Local Government Area wanted in connection with a violent attack on the council’s Sole Administrator, Hon Goodluck Iheanachor.
The administrator was reportedly assaulted by a group of thugs in his office at the LGA secretariat on 20 June. Following the incident, the police invited the CSO, Hector Ekakita, and the CoS, Aloni Olodifor, for questioning—an invitation both men failed to honour.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has now officially declared the suspects wanted for criminal conspiracy, assault, stealing, and attempted murder.
“These individuals, alongside a gang of about 30 persons, are alleged to have conspired to assault the sole administrator, inflicted bodily harm on him, forcefully obtained his signature under duress, stole his mobile phones and vital documents, and carted away both personal and official property from his office,” the statement read.
It further stated that the victim is still receiving medical attention for the injuries sustained in the attack.
SP Iringe-Koko added that the suspects had been issued a public notice and formally invited to report to the State Police Headquarters in Port Harcourt but failed to do so.
“In their own interest, they are advised to report to the Police State Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, immediately,” the statement urged.
The Commissioner of Police also warned that any individual found harbouring or assisting the wanted persons to evade justice would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to upholding justice and maintaining public peace and safety in the state.