Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the disappearance and murder of Sampson Worianime, who was reported missing on November 11 2025, after accompanying his Community Youth from Ogbogbo Community in Okrika to measure land at their old settlement.
This was disclosed in a Monday statement signed by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko.
The statement reads, “Following a distressing petition by the victim’s mother, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) launched an investigation, leveraging intelligence led Policing, leading to the arrest of two suspects, including one Igwe Alex ‘m’ 26yrs old, the CSO of Aleto-Eleme Community and John Mikel ‘m ’, 24 yrs old, all of Aleto Eleme.
“During a preliminary investigation, the suspects confessed to abducting two youths from Okrika, including the victim; one escaped, while Worianime was killed by the suspects and his body dumped into a nearby river.”
The statement added, “The suspects led Police Operatives to the location where the corpse was buried, and the remains of the deceased victim were recovered from a shallow grave. The suspects are currently in Police custody, cooperating with team of investigators. Efforts are underway to apprehend other accomplices.”
According to the statement, the Command’s Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, has directed a thorough investigation to ensure that all perpetrators of this heinous crime are made to face the full wrath of the law.
The Command assures the public of its commitment to justice and urges citizens to provide any information that may aid the ongoing investigation.
