Rivers police declare two suspects wanted for ‘attempted murder’ of LGA administrator

Rivers police have declared two suspects wanted for an “attempted murder” of Goodluck Iheanachor, Ahoada-east LGA sole administrator.

Grace Iringe-Koko, the Rivers police public relations officer (PRO), announced this in a statement on Sunday.

The command said the attack on the victim, which included bodily harm, forcefully obtaining his signature under duress, stealing his mobile phones and vital documents, occurred on June 20.

According to the police, the suspects failed to honour the police invitation and have been declared wanted.

In a letter dated June 20, Iheanachor resigned his appointment as the administrator of Ahoada east LGA, saying he was leaving the position to return to the private sector.

However, two days later, Iheanachor asked the public to disregard the report of his resignation, insisting that he was still the LGA’s administrator.

He explained that he was attacked in the office by hoodlums, who brought a letter for him to sign.

“The Rivers State Police Command has declared the following individuals wanted for criminal conspiracy, stealing, assault occasioning harm, and attempted murder in connection with the violent attack on the Sole Administrator of Ahoada-East Local Government Area, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor, which occurred on 20th June 2025 at the Council Secretariat, Ahoada East,” the statement reads.

“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:

“Mr. Hector Ekakita – Chief Security Officer (CSO), Ahoada-East LGA
Mr. Aloni Olodi – Chief of Staff (COS), Ahoada-East LGA.

“These individuals, alongside a gang of about thirty 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 Police invitation, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, 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.

“The Police Commissioner warns that anyone found aiding, hiding, or assisting the wanted individuals to evade arrest will face the full weight of the law.

“The Rivers State Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to justice and ensuring public peace and safety.”

The force added that anyone with credible information on the whereabouts of these individuals is urged to contact the police state headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, or call the command control room.