By Police Nabs 26yrs-old Port Harcourt Serial Killer, Commences Investigation
The Nigeria Police moments ago announced the arrest of one, Gracious David West, said to be the serial killer that has been terrorising the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
It will be recalled that about 10 ladies have been found dead in different hotels located around the State capital. It was learnt that the serial killer usually tie up the victims in similar manner as he abandons them behind.
The arrest was announced via tweets by the official page of the Nigeria Police. The statement also added that investigations are ongoing to ascertain the motives behind the killings and also to know if the suspect has accomplices working with him.
See below for the full statement, as released by the Police.
SERIAL KILLER NABBED BY POLICE IN RIVERS
The notorious serial killer, Gracious David West was today September 19, 2019 arrested by the @policeNG in Rivers.
The 26-year old killer from Buguma LGA of Rivers State, who is also a member of the Degbam cult group was arrested along East-West Road enroute to Uyo from Port Harcourt. He has since made useful statements to the Police.
Investigation is on with a view to ascertaining his motives and possible accomplices. The Commissioner of Police Rivers State, CP Mustapha Dandaura will be briefing the media on this significant Police breakthrough tomorrow, September 20, 2019.
