The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Mr Gift, popularly known as 2Baba, whose cult gang murdered the DPO in charge of Ahoada Divisional Police, SP Bako Agbashim, in Ahoada last year.
Police spokeswoman in the state, SP Grace Iringe Koko, confirmed 2Baba’s death in a statement on Monday.
Koko said the suspect lost consciousness and that attempts to resuscitate him failed following the onslaught launched against him and his gangs by the combined team of the police, the military and the NSCDC on Friday.
“In response to the heinous murder of SP Bako Angbashim, the courageous Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Division, on September 8, 2023, in Odiemude Community, Ahoada-West LGA of Rivers State, the law enforcement agencies, including the police, military, and relevant stakeholders, have been unwavering in their commitment to apprehending the culprits and ensuring justice is served.
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“Efforts are in progress to retrieve the body of the infamous killer, while investigations into the Iceland cult’s activities in the region continue,” she said.