From Tony John, Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police Command has declared the former Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Chief of Staff (COS) of Ahoada East Local Government Area wanted for alleged offences of criminal conspiracy, stealing, assault occasioning harm, and attempted murder in connection with a violent attack on the Sole Administrator of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor.
The incident occurred on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Council Secretariat, Ahoada East.
A spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police (SP), in a statement on Sunday, July 6, 2025, said that despite a prior public notice and formal invitation to report to the Police State Headquarters for questioning, the following suspects have blatantly ignored the directive.
The wanted suspects are Mr. Hector Ekakita, Chief Security Officer (CSO), Ahoada East LGA, and Mr. Aloni Olodi, Chief of Staff (COS), Ahoada East LGA.
She stated, “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 properties from his office.
“The Sole Administrator continues to receive medical attention due to the injuries sustained during the attack.
“Following their failure to honour the police invitation, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, has now declared the aforementioned persons ‘wanted’.
“They are hereby advised, in their own interest, to report to the Police State Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, immediately.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has warned that anyone found aiding, hiding, or assisting the wanted individuals to evade arrest would face the full weight of the law.
The police, in the statement, said the Rivers State Command remains resolute in its commitment to justice and ensuring public peace and safety.
The statement advised anyone with credible information on the whereabouts of the individuals to contact the Police State Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, or call the Command Control Room and Complaint Response Unit.