The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists allegedly involved in the murder of a motorcycle rider in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, following the recovery of the victim's remains from a forest in the area.

The suspects were reportedly arrested at Choba Motor Park while allegedly dismantling a motorcycle believed to have been stolen from the deceased.

The development was disclosed in a press release issued by the Rivers State Police Command as part of its ongoing efforts to combat cultism, murder and other violent crimes across the state.

Police Arrest Suspects at Choba Motor Park

According to the police, the arrest took place on October 22, 2026, at about 1:00 p.m., following credible intelligence received by operatives attached to the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Emohua.

The operatives reportedly received information about suspected cultists sighted at Choba Motor Park, allegedly dismantling a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.

Acting on the intelligence, the operatives moved to the location and arrested two suspects identified as Abubakar Sani, 24, and Yusuf Magaji, 20, both natives of Kano State.

Investigation Reveals How Motorcycle Rider Was Allegedly Killed

Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspects allegedly lured the deceased, identified as Sani Musa, a motorcycle rider from Zago Town, Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State, to a forest in Mbiama Town, Ahoada West LGA.

According to the police, the suspects allegedly stabbed him to death, concealed his remains in the bush and made away with his motorcycle.

During interrogation, the police said the suspects confessed to the crime and disclosed that they had planned to transport the stolen motorcycle to Kano State through a waybill.

Suspects Lead Police to Where Victim's Remains Were Recovered

In a further development, the suspects reportedly led police operatives to the forest where the remains of the deceased were recovered.

Following the discovery, the victim's family was contacted, and arrangements were made for the release of the remains for burial in accordance with Islamic rites and customs, as requested by the family.

Rivers CP Orders Intensified Investigation

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adewole Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, has directed that the investigation be intensified to establish all circumstances surrounding the incident.

The directive also includes identifying possible accomplices and ensuring that all individuals found culpable are brought to justice.

The Commissioner reiterated the Command's determination to rid Rivers State of cultism, murder and other violent criminal activities.

Police Urge Residents to Provide Credible Information

The Rivers State Police Command has encouraged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police, emphasising that community cooperation remains essential in identifying criminal elements and preventing crime.

Residents are also encouraged to report suspicious activities and seek emergency assistance through the following official contact numbers:

Complaint Response Unit (CRU):

• 07057605209
• 07057605256
• 08120822987
• 07072323049

Police Control Room:

• 08032003514

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining public safety and ensuring that individuals involved in criminal activities are brought to justice.

The police investigation is expected to establish further details surrounding the incident and uncover any other individuals who may have been involved.

Source: Rivers State Police Command Press Release.