Police recover body of missing man and arrest suspects in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has found the remains of Sampson Worianime, who was declared missing on November 11. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with his disappearance, according to spokesperson CSP Grace Iringe-Koko. In a separate incident, police apprehended 12 suspects after a violent attack on Unity Estate in Port Harcourt on January 5. The police say efforts are ongoing to arrest additional suspects involved in both cases.
What we know
- Sampson Worianime was reported missing on November 11 after visiting a land site with a community youth leader in Okrika Local Government Area.
- Two suspects, including the Chief Security Officer of Aleto-Eleme Community, were arrested and confessed to abducting two youths; one escaped, while Worianime was killed.
- Police recovered Worianime’s remains from a shallow grave, and the suspects are assisting with investigations.
- On January 5, 12 suspects, including vigilante members and hired thugs, allegedly attacked Unity Estate, injuring residents and destroying vehicles.
- Stephen Nmacha sustained a gunshot injury and was abducted but later rescued by police; efforts continue to apprehend other suspects, including the Akpor Commander of the vigilante group.
