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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a 300-level student of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education by suspected cultists in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The command\u2019s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement on Sunday, described the incident as a \u201csuspected cult-related incident.\u201d<\/p>\n

The deceased student, identified as Julius Okpor, was allegedly shot by members of a rival cult group, according to the police.<\/p>\n

The statement noted that police operatives visited the scene, and the victim was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH, where he was later confirmed dead by medical personnel.<\/p>\n

Iringe-Koko confirmed that the command has launched an investigation to apprehend those responsible for the attack.<\/p>\n

The statement read in part, \u201cOn Saturday, 20th July 2025, at about 11:30 am, a report was received at the Rumuolumeni Police Station that one Julius Okpor, a 300-level student of Ignatius Ajuru University and an indigene of Okposi in Ogba\/Egbema Local Government Area, was allegedly shot by members of a rival cult group.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe tragic incident occurred around Cecilia Road, Rumuolumeni.\u201d<\/p>\n

The command\u2019s spokesperson further stated that the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has assured the public that efforts are ongoing to clamp down on cultism and restore peace in the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe also calls on residents to remain calm and cooperate with the police by providing credible information that could assist in the ongoing investigation,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a 300-level student of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education by suspected cultists in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, on Saturday. 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