The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Igwe Alex and John Mikel, over the kidnapping of two youths—one of whom was allegedly killed—in Okrika.
A statement on Monday by the state police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the operatives of the command’s anti-kidnapping unit arrested the suspects.
Ms Iringe-Koko said the body of the murdered victim, Sampson Worianime, who had been declared missing since November 11, 2025, was retrieved from the river where they dumped him.
She stated that the deceased had accompanied the community youths from Ogbogbo to Okrika to measure land at their old settlement.
“Following a distressing petition by the victim’s mother, the anti-kidnapping unit (AKU) launched an investigation, leveraging intelligence-led policing, leading to the arrest of two suspects, including one Igwe Alex ‘m ’, 26 years old, the CSO of Aleto-Eleme community, and John Mikel ‘m’ 24 years old, all of Aleto Eleme.
“During a preliminary investigation, the suspects confessed to abducting two youths from Okrika, including the victim. One escaped, while Worianime was killed by the suspects and his body dumped into a nearby river.
“The suspects led police operatives to the location where the corpse was buried, and the remains of the deceased victim were recovered from a shallow grave,” the police spokesperson said.
According to Ms Iringe-Koko, the suspects have been detained and are cooperating with investigators.
She assured that efforts are underway to apprehend other accomplices.
Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju, who has ordered a thorough investigation to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators, assured the public of the command’s commitment to justice.
He urged citizens to provide any information that may aid the ongoing investigation.
