Residents recover body of businessman tied to mast in Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command says it has recovered the lifeless body of a man it suspects was murdered by unknown persons.

The deceased, Onyeka Onuorah was recovered by residents of Abel Jumbo Street, Mile 2, Port Harcourt on Wednesday with his hands and feet bound while his body was tied to a mast belonging to a telecommunications company.

Spokesperson of the command, Nnamdi Omoni, who confirmed the incident said that the man might have been murdered.

“I can confirm a case of murder reported by the Divisional Police Officer, Azikiwe Police Station this morning where a corpse was seen on Abel Jumbo Street, Mile Two, Diobu, Port Harcourt, in a place housing a mast belonging to a telecommunication company,” he said.

“The corpse was tied hands and legs. No physical injury but spots of blood on his mouth. The corpse was later identified to be one Onyekachi Onuorah.” he added.