A profound sense of shock and mourning has enveloped the city of Port Harcourt following the tragic passing of prominent entrepreneur and event planner, Ms Mina Orupabo. The Chief Executive Officer of the esteemed agency, Special Bensington Ushers also known as Special B Ushers, reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained during a violent assault by unidentified gunmen.
The harrowing incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, 19th March 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m. along Total Gospel Road, situated off the arterial Peter Odili Road.
Factual dispatches indicate that Ms Orupabo was in transit to an event centre for a routine pre-event site inspection when the assailants intercepted her vehicle. The attackers reportedly unleashed a barrage of gunfire, with preliminary accounts suggesting the victim was struck at least six times.
Whilst the gunmen targeted the vehicle with lethal precision, it is understood that the driver and an additional passenger accompanying the CEO managed to escape the scene without physical harm.
Following the ambush, Ms Orupabo was rushed to a nearby medical facility for emergency clinical intervention. Despite the intensive efforts of medical personnel to stabilise her condition over the ensuing forty-eight hours, she tragically passed away on Saturday, 21st March 2026.
The news of her demise has sparked a deluge of tributes across social media and professional networks, with many expressing utter consternation at the sudden loss of a vibrant figure in the state’s hospitality and creative industries. Colleagues and clients have described her as a meticulous professional whose brand was a staple of high-profile gatherings across the “Garden City.”
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that a comprehensive investigation has been launched to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime. The motive behind the targeted shooting remains undisclosed at this stage, and security agencies have exhorted members of the public to provide any pertinent information that may facilitate the inquiry.
The incident has reignited urgent discourse regarding the safety of professionals and entrepreneurs operating within the metropolis. As the creative community mourns the loss of a celebrated “trailblazer,” there are intensified calls for increased security surveillance along the Peter Odili corridor and surrounding districts to forestall a recurrence of such senseless violence.
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