Three arrested after deadly attack on police in Rivers
Three suspects have been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command for their alleged involvement in the murder of two police officers in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area. The officers were attacked during a stop-and-search operation, resulting in the theft of their service rifles. Olugbenga Adepoju, the State Commissioner of Police, ordered a swift investigation and praised the operatives for their professionalism. The police are still searching for a fourth suspect linked to the incident.
What we know
- The attack occurred in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area, during a stop-and-search operation on June 29th, 2026.
- Two police officers were killed, with one officer suffering an amputation before succumbing to his injuries.
- Three suspects—Maduabuchi Emeka (alias “Doctor”), Chinedu Owhor, and Kamachi Joe—were arrested by the Violence Crime Response Unit.
- Police recovered three AK-47 rifles and one Scorpion rifle from the suspects.
- Olugbenga Adepoju commended the officers involved and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to apprehending all those involved.
