The Rivers State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the killing of an ushering manager, popularly known as ‘Special,’ who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Port Harcourt.
It was learnt that the victim, alongside her friend, Miss Divine Anyanwu, was travelling in a Bolt ride to an event centre on Odili Road when the attack occurred.
Police sources indicated that the victim, who coordinated ushers for events, may have been followed by the assailants from the hotel where the Bolt driver picked them up. The attackers, said to be operating a tricycle, opened fire on them along Odili Road.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed these details in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday and made available to journalists.
Iringe-Koko stated that the incident, which took place on March 21, was reported by the victim’s friend, who was in the same vehicle at the time.
The statement reads: “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. 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.”
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 urged members of the public with useful information to come forward, contact dedicated police lines, or report to the nearest police station.
“The Command further assures residents that updates concerning the incident will be communicated as the investigation progresses,” the statement added.
