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The Rivers State Police Command, on Friday, recovered and paraded the corpse of the prime suspect in the killing of the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East, SP Bako Angbashim.
Recalled that the suspect, Gift Okpara (alias 2BABA) and his gang members were declared wanted by the state government after the killing of Angbashim in a thick forest at Odumude community, Ahoada, on September 8, 2023.
Addressing journalists on the development, at the state police command headquarters, in Port Harcourt, the state Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, said the achievement was made by the combined effort of the security agencies in the state.
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He explained “On Friday, February 23, 2024, based on credible information, our tactical operatives successfully located the shallow grave of Gift Okpara, also known as 2baba, a notorious Iceland cult leader in Ebrass, Ahoada West, Rivers State.
“We were able to recover the corpse of 2baba, who was responsible for the brutal murder of former DPO Ahaoda Division, late SP. Bako Angbashim on September 8, 2023, in Odumude community, Ahaoda East Local Government Area”.
CP Disu appreciated the Nigerian Air Force for their support in achieving the feat.
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He expressed “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who played a part in this operation, particularly our dedicated tactical teams and the IRT special team. I want to extend my special thanks to the Nigerian Air Force for their invaluable support”.
The State Police boss recalled that “Their aerial strike on 2baba’s camp on February 10 resulted in significant casualties among the gang, which facilitated our subsequent operations.”
He further commended the State Police Command acknowledge and thank the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fabura, for his support throughout the operation.
The CP commended the governor’s commitment to maintaining law and order in our state is commendable.
He also commended the officers involved in the operation, saying “They have shown extraordinary dedication and resilience. Their hard work and perseverance were driven by the expectations of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who sought success in bringing 2baba and his gang to justice.
“My gratitude goes to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for his unwavering support and invaluable advice throughout this operation. His guidance and leadership have been instrumental in our efforts to combat criminality and maintain peace and security in Rivers State”.
He assured the protection of lives and properties, urging the public to continue providing the command with timely and accurate information that can aid in identifying and apprehending criminals.
“I want to assure the residents of Rivers State that the Rivers State Police Command remains committed to the safety and security of our state.
“We will continue our operations to apprehend other members of 2baba’s gang and dismantle any remaining criminal networks. We call on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities”, CP Disu added.
