Rivers police arrest suspect over killing of 25-year-old woman after collecting N210k ransom
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Goodnews Iberi, in connection with the kidnapping and killing of a 25-year-old woman, Rita Eleonu.
Iberi, who is from the Rumuakunde community in Emohua Local Government Area, was apprehended after investigations into Eleonu’s disappearance. The victim was said to be from the Rumuekini community in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
According to the police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the suspect and his accomplices allegedly lured the woman to a forest along the Emohua axis of the East–West Road, where the cr+me was committed.
The police said the gang later contacted the victim’s family and demanded a ransom. A sum of ₦210,000 was reportedly paid in the hope of securing her release.
However, unknown to the family, the suspects had already killed the woman and buried her in a shallow grave in the forest.
Iberi was arrested at his hideout in the early hours of January 8, 2026. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to the crime and led officers to the location where the victim’s remains were recovered.