5 suspects arrested for kidnapping and murder of Rivers Stadium CSO and his son

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - Five suspects have been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command for their alleged involvement in the killing of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Jeminiwa Richard Timothy and his son, Silas.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, said a significant cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspects.

According to the PPRO, the suspects confessed to multiple kidnapping activities, including the k!lling of the father and son

“Following a series of kidnapping incidents within the Rukpokwu, Igwuruta, Omagwa, and Etche areas, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on actionable intelligence, conducted a coordinated operation on March 8, 2025, commencing at approximately 09:30 am.” the statement read.

"The operation lasted for eight hours and resulted in the arrest of the following men: Mohammadu Bello, 30 years old, from Padiki LGA of Kwara State, residing in Rukpokwu, Suleman Umar, 26 years old, from Hadeja LGA of Jigawa State, residing in Rukpokwu. Bello Amadu, 35 years old, from Keffi-Hausa LGA of Jigawa State, residing in Rukpokwu, Adamu Musa, 30 years old, from Hadeja LGA of Jigawa State, residing in Rukpokwu, and Abubakar Mohammed, 22 years old, from Azare LGA of Bauchi State, residing in Rukpokwu.

"During interrogation, the suspects confessed to multiple kidnapping activities, including the tragic k!lling of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Omagwa and his son.

"The following exhibits were recovered from the suspects: two (2) AK-47 rifles, six (6) AK-47 magazines, sixty-six (66) rounds of ammunition, three (3) locally made pistols, ten (10) live cartridges, several mobile phones and SIM cards.

"The suspects are currently in police custody and are cooperating with investigators.

"Efforts are ongoing to uncover details of other crimes committed by the syndicate and arrest others at large.

 "The Rivers State Police Command assures the public of its unwavering commitment in ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
  “Further updates on this investigation will be communicated in due course.”