…Allege Deceased A Serial Burglar
By ERIC MOORE
RIVERS State Command has said that the yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man allegedly murdered and body parts reportedly removed, was a suspected serial burglar.
The command also said his organs are intact and not harvested as members of the public were meant to believe.
State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police (SP), made the disclosure in Port Harcourt, on Saturday.
In a statement released by the command, Iringe-Koko said investigation revealed that the deceased was a notorious burglar and might have been lynched by a mob.
She stated: “On November 9, 2024, at about 1030hrs, the Rivers State Police Command received a report of an unidentified corpse lying near Ayama Junction/Ikokwu Spare Parts Market, along Olu-Obasanjo Road, Port Harcourt. Our operatives promptly responded to the scene.
“Upon investigation, it was discovered that the deceased was allegedly a notorious individual known for serial burglary and stealing in Ikokwu and its environs.
“Preliminary findings suggest that the individual may have been lynched by angry mob at the scene while attempting to commit a crime, and his remains were subsequently dumped on the road, where it was struck by a fast-moving vehicle, resulting in significant bodily damage.
“Fortunately, all vital organs were found intact. The corpse has been evacuated, and a thorough investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
The command, however, urged anyone with useful information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in its investigation.
“The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to maintaining law and order in our community and ensuring justice is served.”