The Rivers State Police Command has strongly condemned the gruesome attack which claimed the lives of four persons in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state.
LIB reported that the attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, July 22, 2026 when the gunmen suspected to be cultists k!lled the Omoku Zonal Commander of the LGA Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), Ozomela Stephen Nwaocha, and three women.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, who confirmed the incident in a statement said one Obidi Emenike sustained gunshot injuries during the attack and is currently receiving medical treatment.
The command assures the public that those responsible will be identified, arrested, and made to face the full weight of the law.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, describes the incident as unfortunate, disturbing, and a threat to the relative peace currently being enjoyed in Rivers State,” the statement read
“The Command condemns this heinous act in its entirety and assures the public that those responsible will be identified, arrested, and made to face the full weight of the law.
“The Commissioner of Police further enjoins all community-based security groups and local vigilante outfits across the State to work in close collaboration with the Rivers State Police Command under the supervision of their respective Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Area Commanders.
“This collaboration is essential to ensure proper coordination, enhance operational effectiveness and prevent members of such groups from becoming targets of criminal elements while carrying out their lawful responsibilities.
“The Command appeals to members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with the Police by providing credible and timely information that will assist ongoing investigations. All information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
“The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and property and will not relent in its efforts to rid the State of criminal elements.”