Rivers State Police Command has arrested 46-year-old married man, identified as Abi Baragon, for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Orineme Ayanate, multiple times for refusing to marry him.
The case gained public attention after a viral video circulated in June 2025, showing the girl crying for help while lying in a pool of blood.
Confirming the incident in a statement issued on 17th October 2025,, River’s State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said that operatives from the Human Rights Department at the State Headquarters in Port Harcourt launched an immediate investigation.
She said that acting on intelligence and technical support, officers arrested Baragon on October 13 in connection with the assault.
Police report said that the attack was allegedly triggered when the girl, Ayanate, discovered that Baragon was already married with four children and refused his proposal.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to attacking her with broken bottles.The victim is currently receiving treatment for life-threatening injuries, while the suspect remains in police custody.
Police authorities said they have commenced an in-depth investigation to uncover the full details surrounding the incident.
Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, commended the swift response of the officers and expressed appreciation to members of the public for providing credible information that led to the arrest.
