Rivers: Police nab 16 over alleged murder of woman Inspector, Erekere

Operatives of the Nigeria Police, Rivers State Command, have arrested sixteen persons in connection with the death of Inspector Christiana Erekere, who was murdered in the line of duty on April 25, 2024.

According to the Police’s preliminary investigations, the incident occurred when a group of individuals travelling in a Lexus salon car was stopped for routine checks at the checkpoint in front of Bori Police Station. 

However, the occupants became agitated and proceeded to barricade the road, obstructing the movement of other vehicles. After completing the necessary checks, the police officers requested that the individuals leave the scene. Unfortunately, they refused, alleging that Inspector Erekere had recorded a video of their disruptive behaviour using her mobile phone.

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In their attempt to seize Inspector Erekere’s phone forcefully, they launched a violent attack against her, striking her with stones. The severity of the assault caused Inspector Erekere to lose consciousness, and she was immediately transported to Nnadum Hospital in Bori where she was pronounced dead.

The Command in a statement on Monday signed by its Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the command had initiated a thorough investigation into the incident

“All individuals involved will be apprehended and brought to justice,” the statement added, extending its deepest condolences to the family of their deceased colleague during this difficult time.

It added that the remains of the murdered Inspector had been transferred to the mortuary pending an autopsy.

“The Rivers State Police Command deeply regrets this unfortunate incident and reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are swiftly apprehended and held accountable for their actions”, SP  Iringe-Koko stated.