The Rivers State Police Command has invited a former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alabo Tammy Danagogo, for questioning over an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Danagogo’s invitation is said to be linked to an allegedly leaked telephone conversation involving an already arrested suspect, although the official police letter sighted did not state the reason for the invitation.
However, a source familiar with the development, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the invitation followed a monitored phone call allegedly discussing plans to eliminate the former Rivers State governor.
According to the source, Danagogo was allegedly engaged in a conversation with a Port Harcourt–based pastor, Tombari Joseph Gbeneol, in which they discussed a plan to recruit Israeli nationals to carry out the assassination.
“The leaked phone conversation is already with the police. Danagogo and Pastor Tombari were allegedly discussing a plot to bring in Israelis to kill the Minister. That is why he has been invited for questioning,” the source claimed.
When contacted to confirm the development, the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringo Koko, said she would verify the report and revert.
“Let me confirm and I will get back to you,” she told journalists.
The police had earlier arrested Gbeneol over the alleged assassination plot. His arrest reportedly followed the interception of a phone call between him and Danagogo.
During the monitored conversation, the two men were said to have discussed logistics for recruiting foreign nationals to execute the plot. The discussion allegedly ended with a suggestion to seek financial backing from Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to fund the operation.
As of press time, the police were yet to issue an official statement clarifying the allegations or the status of the invitation extended to the former SSG.
