Rivers State Governor Offers ₦100 Million Reward For Capture Of Suspected Cult Leader Linked To Police Officer’s Murder

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced a ₦100 million reward for information leading to the apprehension of a suspected cult leader named Gift David Okpara Okpolowu, also known as “2-Baba.”

This action comes in the wake of the brutal killing of Superintendent of Police Bako Angbashim, who was in charge of the Ahoada Police Division, in the Ahoada-East local government area of the state….CONTINUE READING

Simultaneously, Governor Fubara has imposed an indefinite suspension on Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi, the traditional ruler of Igbu Akoh Kingdom in Ahoada-East, for alleged involvement in allowing Okpolowu and his criminal gang to operate freely in the territory.

The tragic incident involving SP Bako occurred during a confrontation between law enforcement personnel and suspected cultists at a camp in Odeimude community, Ahoada-East LGA.

In a statement personally signed by the governor, Fubara also declared Okpolowu and his gang as wanted individuals, attributing them to the recent surge in violent crimes such as kidnapping and terrorism within Ahoada-East LGA.

Governor Fubara shared, “On Friday, 8th September 2023, around 7.00 pm, I received a security briefing regarding the operations in Odiemudie Community within the Ahoada East Local Government Area, as well as the tragic murder of SP Bako Angbashim, the Ahoada Divisional Police Officer. This heinous act was perpetrated by a group of criminals who are currently evading capture.”

“SP Bako and his team fell into an ambush during their return from an operation and were attacked by these criminals. Tragically, he sustained fatal injuries in the ensuing firefight, was taken captive, and ultimately lost his life at the hands of his captors,” Governor Fubara added.