Rivers Police confirm court arraignment of Ceemore over nightclub assault on women in Port Harcourt, vowing zero tolerance for gender-based violence

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that the case of alleged assault involving a socialite identified as Ikechi Maduba, popularly known as Ceemore, has been formally charged to court.

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The development follows a widely circulated video showing young women with visible injuries allegedly attacked during a birthday celebration at Black Box nightclub in Port Harcourt.

Spokesperson for the state police command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed the update on Sunday, stressing that the case was being treated with utmost seriousness by the Commissioner of Police.

“There is this video on social media where some ladies were assaulted at a nightclub called ‘Black Box’ here in Port Harcourt. They alleged that one Ikechi Maduba Christian, a.k.a. Ceemore, assaulted them. The CP was miffed and ordered an immediate investigation,” Iringe-Koko said.

The police said Maduba was arrested, detained, and interrogated at the station, where he made a formal statement. The women involved in the case were also invited for questioning.

Iringe-Koko confirmed that the case was brought before the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) and was subsequently charged to court on June 17, 2025.

All we need is justice.

“The Commissioner of Police invited the ladies and the suspect to the headquarters on June 16. He was visibly unhappy with what he saw and directed that the matter be swiftly processed,” she explained.

The spokesperson assured the public that the command under CP Olatunji Disu would not condone gender-based violence or any attempts to suppress justice.

“Under the watch of the Commissioner of Police, no incident of gender-based violence will be swept under the carpet.”

Speaking to journalists at the police headquarters, Tonia Okoye, one of the alleged victims and a graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, reiterated their demand for accountability.

“We know what is right. All we need is justice,” she said.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media and drawn calls for better protection of women in public spaces.

Rights groups and civil society organisations have also weighed in, urging the police to ensure transparent prosecution and a fair trial.

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The Rivers State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to a thorough investigation and pledged continued action against perpetrators of assault and gender-related offences.