The Rivers State Police Command has strongly denounced the violent assault on Goodluck Iheanachor, the Administrator of Ahoada-East Local Government Area, describing it as a “heinous” and “reprehensible” act.
In a statement released on Sunday, the command said the incident occurred on June 20, 2025, around 1:40 p.m., when approximately 30 hoodlums stormed the council secretariat.
During the attack, the perpetrators reportedly beat up Iheanachor, stole his mobile phones, forced him to sign a resignation letter, and made away with official and personal documents from his office.
Iheanachor is currently undergoing medical treatment for the injuries he sustained but is said to be in stable condition.
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga A. Adepoju, visited the scene alongside senior officials of other security agencies. He ordered the immediate arrest of those involved in the assault.
The police statement read in part, “The Rivers State Police Command is aware and deeply disturbed by the heinous attack on the Sole Administrator of Ahoada-East Local Government Area, Goodluck Iheanachor. On June 20, 2025, at about 1340hrs, a group of hoodlums numbering about 30, led by Mr Hector Ekakita, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and the Chief of Staff (COS) to the sole administrator, respectively, stormed the council secretariat and attacked him.”
“The Rivers State Police Command unequivocally condemns this reprehensible act and has taken swift action. The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, after visiting the scene of the attack with heads of other sister security agencies in the state, has directed the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Chief of Staff (COS), and all those involved in this action to report to the Police State Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, for questioning.”
CP Adepoju warned that anyone who failed to honour the police invitation would face serious consequences. He reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring justice is served in the matter.
The police urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring the public of their determination to maintain peace and order in the state.
