Rivers crisis: Police declare Ahoada-East officials wanted
Rivers State Police Command has declared two top officials of the Ahoada-East Local Government Area wanted over their alleged involvement in a violent attack on the local council’s sole administrator, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor.
Those declared wanted are Hector Ekakita, Chief Security Officer of the LGA, and Aloni Olodi, the council’s Chief of Staff. Both men are accused of leading a group of about 30 youths who reportedly stormed the council secretariat and assaulted Iheanachor.
Iheanachor was one of the 23 administrators appointed by State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), following his assumption of office.
The development was made public in a statement issued Sunday by the spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko.
Earlier, the police alleged that the two officials led the invasion of the council premises, where they physically attacked Iheanachor, stole sensitive documents and other items, and coerced him into signing a resignation letter under duress.
According to the statement, the accused are wanted for criminal conspiracy, stealing, assault occasioning harm, and attempted murder.
The statement read, “The Rivers State Police Command has declared the following individuals wanted for criminal conspiracy, stealing, assault occasioning harm, and attempted murder in connection with the violent attack on the Sole Administrator of Ahoada-East Local Government Area, Hon. Good luck, Iheanachor, which occurred on 20th June 2025 at the Council Secretariat, Ahoada East.
“Despite a prior public notice and formal invitation to report to the Police State Headquarters for questioning, the following suspects have blatantly ignored the directive: Mr. Hector Ekakita – Chief Security Officer, Ahoada-East LGA, and Mr. Aloni Olodi – Chief of Staff, Ahoada-East LGA.
“These individuals, alongside a gang of about thirty persons, are alleged to have conspired to assault the Sole Administrator, inflicted bodily harm on him, forcefully obtained his signature under duress, stole his mobile phones and vital documents, and carted away both personal and official properties from his office.
“The Sole Administrator continues to receive medical attention due to the injuries sustained during the attack.”
Iringe-Koko added that the Commissioner of Police, Olugbemga Adepoju, declared the duo wanted after they failed to respond to previous invitations to appear for questioning.
“They are hereby advised, in their own interest, to report to the Police State Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, immediately.
“The Police Commissioner warns that anyone found aiding, hiding, or assisting the wanted individuals to evade arrest will face the full weight of the law.
“The Rivers State Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to justice and ensuring public peace and safety,” Iringe-Koko said.
The command also appealed to the public to provide credible information on the whereabouts of the suspects by reaching out to the Police State Headquarters or calling designated police hotlines.
