“Customer Kills Security Guard in Rivers”
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a customer for allegedly beating a security guard, Ifeanyi Ani, to death at an eatery in Rumukrushi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
The tragic event unfolded on Thursday, March 27, 2025, following a confrontation between Ani and the customer. Reports suggest that the customer had parked his vehicle at the eatery with the headlights left on. In response, Ani approached the car and asked the owner to turn off the headlights. However, when he reached the vehicle, he found the customer’s wife sitting inside.
As Ani attempted to explain his request to the woman, the customer suddenly appeared and demanded to know what he was discussing with his wife. This exchange quickly escalated into a heated argument.
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Eyewitnesses reported that a confrontation broke out when Ani attempted to clarify that he was merely requesting the vehicle’s headlights to be dimmed.
According to sources, the situation quickly escalated, leading to a violent altercation. The customer allegedly struck Ani multiple times, causing him to collapse. Despite efforts to intervene, the relentless assault continued, ultimately resulting in Ani’s tragic death.
“It was like something out of a movie. People tried to step in, but the attacker refused to stop and kept assaulting the security guard. I believe the deceased was from Enugu State,” a witness recounted.
In the aftermath of the incident, the management of the eatery detained the suspect before handing him over to the Mini-Okoro Police Division for further action.
Addressing the case, the Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign revealed that the deceased’s sister, Chinaza Ani, had reached out to them alongside their partner organization, Lawyers Watch for Justice International Initiative, in pursuit of justice for her late brother.
However, Prince Wiro, the National Coordinator of the centre, later disclosed that Chinaza requested the organization to put its efforts on hold, as the family intended to engage with certain individuals regarding the case.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that the suspect had been taken into custody.
“Yes, I can confirm the incident. The man has been arrested and is currently in our custody. Investigation is ongoing,” she affirmed.
“Customer Kills Security Guard in Rivers”