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Rivers Police Arrest Two Murder Suspects, Recover Remains of Missing Okrika Youth Sampson Worianime From Shallow Grave
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Sampson Worianime, a youth from Ogbogbo Community in Okrika Local Government Area who was declared missing in November 2025. Police operatives also recovered his remains from a shallow grave following an intelligence-led investigation.
Worianime was reported missing on November 11, 2025, after accompanying members of his community youth group to measure land at their former settlement. His disappearance raised alarm among residents and family members, prompting his mother to submit a formal petition to the police.
According to police spokesperson CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, investigations by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit led to the arrest of Igwe Alex, 26, Chief Security Officer of Aleto-Eleme Community, and John Mikel, 24, both from Eleme Local Government Area. The suspects reportedly abducted two youths from Okrika on the day of the incident, with one escaping while Worianime was killed.
Police said the suspects confessed to the crime and led officers to the burial site, where the victim’s remains were exhumed. The suspects are currently in custody, cooperating with investigators, as efforts continue to arrest other accomplices.
Reacting to the development, Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, described the killing as a heinous act and vowed that all those involved would be brought to justice, urging residents to continue supporting the police with credible information.
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Sampson Worianime, a youth from Ogbogbo Community in Okrika Local Government Area who was declared missing in November 2025. Police operatives also recovered his remains from a shallow grave following an intelligence-led investigation.
Worianime was reported missing on November 11, 2025, after accompanying members of his community youth group to measure land at their former settlement. His disappearance raised alarm among residents and family members, prompting his mother to submit a formal petition to the police.
According to police spokesperson CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, investigations by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit led to the arrest of Igwe Alex, 26, Chief Security Officer of Aleto-Eleme Community, and John Mikel, 24, both from Eleme Local Government Area. The suspects reportedly abducted two youths from Okrika on the day of the incident, with one escaping while Worianime was killed.
Police said the suspects confessed to the crime and led officers to the burial site, where the victim’s remains were exhumed. The suspects are currently in custody, cooperating with investigators, as efforts continue to arrest other accomplices.
Reacting to the development, Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, described the killing as a heinous act and vowed that all those involved would be brought to justice, urging residents to continue supporting the police with credible information.
Rivers Police Arrest Two Murder Suspects, Recover Remains of Missing Okrika Youth Sampson Worianime From Shallow Grave
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Sampson Worianime, a youth from Ogbogbo Community in Okrika Local Government Area who was declared missing in November 2025. Police operatives also recovered his remains from a shallow grave following an intelligence-led investigation.
Worianime was reported missing on November 11, 2025, after accompanying members of his community youth group to measure land at their former settlement. His disappearance raised alarm among residents and family members, prompting his mother to submit a formal petition to the police.
According to police spokesperson CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, investigations by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit led to the arrest of Igwe Alex, 26, Chief Security Officer of Aleto-Eleme Community, and John Mikel, 24, both from Eleme Local Government Area. The suspects reportedly abducted two youths from Okrika on the day of the incident, with one escaping while Worianime was killed.
Police said the suspects confessed to the crime and led officers to the burial site, where the victim’s remains were exhumed. The suspects are currently in custody, cooperating with investigators, as efforts continue to arrest other accomplices.
Reacting to the development, Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, described the killing as a heinous act and vowed that all those involved would be brought to justice, urging residents to continue supporting the police with credible information.
