Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, Rivers State Command
By Eric Moore
RIVERS State Police Command said it is investigating the brutal killing of a 59-year-old man, identified as Timothy, and his son, whose name could not be ascertained.
Timothy until his untimely death on January 31, 2025, was the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Adokiye Amieseimeka International Stadium, Omagwa, in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.
State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police (SP), in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the report of the deaths was reported at the Igwuruta Division of the Rivers State Police Command, by the man’s daughter, Omolara.
According to the statement, the gunmen ambushed the man and his son at about 11:40pm and shot them severally on the head.
Iringe-Koko stated: “The Rivers State Police Command is aware of a tragic incident which occurred on 31st, January, 2025, at about 2340hrs in Rivers State, where one Timothy, ‘m’ a 59-year-old Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Adokiye Amieseimeka International Stadium, Omagwa, Port Harcourt and his first son were brutally murdered by unknown gunmen.
“The Igwuruta Division of the Rivers State Police Command received a report from Omolara, Timothy’s daughter, stating that four unknown gunmen ambushed her father and son, shooting them severely on the head, resulting in their death.
“The police swiftly responded to the scene, recovering three expended AK-47 ammunition. The victims were rushed to the hospital; but unfortunately, they succumbed to their injuries and were confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
“The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, has directed the deployment of all necessary intelligence to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.”
Meanwhile, the Police Command said it has been proactive in addressing crime in the state, and working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served in this recent case.