Crime
Rivers Police Officer Arrested for Shooting Colleagues in Port Harcourt
Rivers police shooting leaves Inspector Ibrahim Sani dead; Inspector Victor Okus arrested and set for orderly room trial, investigation ongoing
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Inspector Victor Okus for shooting two colleagues at Next Cash and Carry Supermarket, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt, on Sunday afternoon.
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The incident involved officers attached to the 14 Police Mobile Force, Yola, who were on joint guard duty with military personnel.
Victims were identified as Inspector Ibrahim Sani and Inspector Daniel Dauda.
According to a statement by Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, the officers were shot in the head and neck, respectively.
Inspector Sani later died from gunshot injuries at Nopsam Hospital, while Inspector Dauda is receiving medical treatment. Sani’s remains have been deposited at the Military Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
“The Rivers State Police Command is deeply saddened to report a tragic and distressing incident that occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, resulting in the loss of a dedicated police officer, Inspector Ibrahim Sani,” the statement read.
Inspector Okus, attached to 17 PMF but on special duty at Intels, Onne, is currently in police custody. He will face an orderly room trial before being charged in court.
Rivers State Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, describing it as a “reprehensible act” and stressing that handling firearms on duty is a serious responsibility.
Iringe-Koko extended condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of Inspector Sani and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to professionalism and accountability.
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Suspect is being interrogated but has been evasive, while a senior police source dismissed claims that the shooting was accidental.
Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect over a stolen phone in Anambra, following an intelligence-led operation in Awka
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old suspect over an allegedly stolen Infinix Android phone linked to Adamawa State.
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The suspect, identified as Mustapha Sani, was arrested on October 19, 2026, by operatives of the State Intelligence Department in Awka following an intelligence-led operation, the police said.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, adding that preliminary findings suggested the suspect had allegedly stolen mobile phones from unsuspecting victims in Adamawa before travelling to Anambra.
According to the police, the devices were reportedly intended for sale or personal use after the suspect fled the state.
“The recovered phone is currently being investigated to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged offence,” Ikenga said.
He added that investigators were working to determine the suspect’s alleged involvement and facilitate the return of the recovered device to its rightful owner.
The command said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and determine whether the suspect was involved in other offences.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating crime, recovering stolen property and ensuring that suspects were dealt with in accordance with the law.
Ama also assured residents and visitors that the police would continue intelligence-led operations and proactive patrols to protect lives and property and maintain public order across the state.
The arrest comes amid other reported cases involving mobile phone theft and alleged financial fraud in the region.
In a separate incident, the Borno State Police Command reportedly arrested six suspects over the alleged theft of a mobile phone and the unlawful withdrawal of N5.65m from the owner’s bank account.
The victim, identified as Abba K., reportedly told police that his Infinix Smart 8 phone went missing from his pocket after he alighted from a commercial tricycle on October 13, 2026, along Damboa Road in Maiduguri.
The Borno case remains separate from the Anambra investigation.
The Anambra police have not disclosed whether the 19-year-old suspect has been charged in court.
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He remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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