The Rivers State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive probe into the killing of an ushering manager, popularly called ‘Special,’ who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Port Harcourt.
Reports indicate that the victim was traveling with her friend, Miss Divine Anyanwu, in a Bolt vehicle en route to an event centre along Odili Road when the attack occurred.
Police sources suggest the assailants may have followed the women from the hotel where they boarded the ride, trailing them in a tricycle before launching the assault.
Confirming the incident in a statement issued on Thursday in Port Harcourt, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the case was brought to the attention of authorities by the victim’s companion.
Iringe-Koko explained that the attack took place on March 21 and involved gunmen who opened fire on the moving vehicle along the Total Gospel area off Odili Road.
The victim sustained severe gunshot wounds during the attack and was rushed to BMH Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead while receiving treatment.
“The Rivers State Police Command is investigating the gruesome murder that occurred in Port Harcourt.
On 21st March 2026 at about 4:30 PM, reported by one Miss Divine Anyanwu of No. 9 Aliobi Drive, Elimgbu, Port Harcourt, at the Abuloma Police Division on 19th March 2026 at about 7:00 PM, she and her friend, identified simply as one Special Bensington, boarded a Bolt ride from a hotel located on Emmanuel Road, off Odili Road, Port Harcourt.
“While en route along the Total Gospel area, off Odili Road, they were reportedly attacked by unknown armed hoodlums suspected to have trailed them from the hotel.
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The assailants, who were operating a tricycle, opened fire on the victims. In the course of the attack, the said victim sustained gunshot injuries.
The victim was immediately rushed to BMH Hospital, Port Harcourt, where she was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty while receiving treatment.
“Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Abuloma Division, alongside his team, visited both the scene of the incident and the hospital. The deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.”
According to the police spokesperson, the matter has now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further forensic examination, while efforts are ongoing to track down those responsible.
She added: “The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet forensic investigation. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
“The Command strongly condemns this gruesome act and assures the public that the perpetrators of this heinous crime will be brought to justice.”
Iringe-Koko also appealed to residents with relevant information to assist the investigation by contacting police hotlines or reporting to the nearest station.
“The Command further assures residents that updates concerning the incident will be communicated as the investigation progresses,” the statement added.