Dreaded Cult Leader ‘2Baba’ Allegedly Killed In Police Raid On Hideout

In a daring police operation targeting a suspected criminal hideout, notorious cult leader David Gift Opara, widely known as ‘2Baba,’ was reportedly feared dead after a tense raid by law enforcement officials….READ ALSO

Opara, who was the prime suspect in the murder case of Divisional Police Officer SP Bako Angbashim five months earlier, had been a subject of intense pursuit by authorities.

The raid, orchestrated by tactical teams of the Rivers State Police operatives, took place in Idu-Ekpeye, located in the Ahoada East Local Government area. The operation, which unfolded on a Saturday afternoon, saw a massive deployment of law enforcement personnel to apprehend Opara.

Sources close to the police command confirmed that the raid commenced between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, marking a significant escalation in efforts to apprehend the elusive suspect. Reports indicated that Opara was allegedly killed during the intense confrontation between law enforcement and the criminal elements at the hideout.

The operation came on the heels of a bounty placed on Opara by the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amounting to N100 million, underscoring the gravity of the accusations against the alleged cult kingpin.

Prior to the raid, the Rivers State Police Command had intensified efforts to track down Opara, with Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu expressing confidence in the eventual capture of the suspect. The police had recently recovered stolen generators linked to Opara’s criminal activities, further narrowing down the search for the elusive fugitive.

As news of the raid spread, it sent shockwaves throughout the community, with residents expressing a mix of relief and apprehension over the fate of the alleged cult leader. The operation marked a significant victory for law enforcement in their ongoing battle against criminal elements operating in the region.

However, questions lingered over the circumstances surrounding Opara’s reported demise, with authorities expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the events leading up to the raid. As the community grappled with the aftermath of the operation, authorities remained vigilant, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining law and order and bringing perpetrators of crime to justice.