Two Cops Remanded Over UNIPORT Graduate's Killing

The Rivers State Police Command has arraigned two dismissed police officers, Corporal Alfred Louis and Corporal Michael Ejekwu, in connection with the killing of Anthony Obodo, a 22-year-old graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, who was shot dead on August 27, 2026, near Ada George Junction in Port Harcourt. The officers were presented before Chief Magistrate Helen Hardy, who ordered their remand at the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre without reading the charges or taking pleas.

The case is adjourned until September 22, 2026, for plea and possible trial. Two other officers, Fabian Kpeanabari and Assistant Superintendent of Police Solomon Nwogu, were not arraigned; Nwogu is reportedly still at large.

Dr Chinedu Maduba, Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, expressed concern that only two officers were brought to court and confirmed that the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, stated that Nwogu's dismissal must be ratified by the Police Service Commission before he can be arraigned. The Commissioner assured that this process could be expedited.