Police inspector killed at Imo commissioner’s residence in Owerri. Officer Henry Effiong attacked while on duty; service rifle stolen.
Police inspector killed at Imo commissioner’s residence in Owerri. Inspector Henry Effiong died while on guard duty at the home of the Imo State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chief Barr. Rex Anunobi, in New Owerri.
Effiong was attached to the Imo State Police Command. Unknown assailants attacked him and stole his service rifle, mobile phone and other personal belongings.
The incident occurred on Monday, September 14, 2026, at No. 1 Sokom Villa, Area E, New Owerri. Because the housekeeper, Solomon Uzobu, raised the alarm, the commissioner learned of the situation around 7 a.m. He then contacted the police at about 8 a.m.
The Divisional Police Officer of New Owerri Police Division quickly mobilised officers to the residence. They conducted preliminary investigations at the scene.
What Investigators Found
Police inspector killed at Imo commissioner’s residence in Owerri after officers found Effiong dead inside his room. His legs were tied and his body was positioned towards the bathing area. A sharp object suspected to be a machete was allegedly used in the attack.
Investigators recovered an empty magazine and a walkie-talkie from the scene. These items were handed over to the Area Commander, Operations, for further checks.
A security guard named Genesis, said to be a native of Taraba State, has become a person of interest. He reportedly fled the residence shortly after the incident.
According to the police report, investigators suspect he may have facilitated the assailants’ entry. In addition, he allegedly packed his belongings, switched off his phone and left the area.
Police inspector killed at Imo commissioner’s residence in Owerri remains under active investigation. Effiong’s remains were taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital for preservation and further procedures.
His missing service rifle and handset are among the items being sought. Therefore, detectives are working to establish the full circumstances of the killing.https://youtu.be/s6m4OEPAFgk
They aim to identify and arrest those responsible, locate the fleeing security guard and recover the missing firearm. The command said further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses.
In the end, the Imo State Police Command continues to treat the case with high priority while residents await updates.
