The Rivers State Police Command on Monday confirmed the death of a notorious cult leader, Gift Okpara, also known as 2 Baba.
‘2 baba’ is the prime suspect in the murder of a former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Division, Bako Angbashim, in September last year.
According to The PUNCH, this was confirmed by the spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko.
The statement said intelligence reports revealed that the wanted cult kingpin was killed in a recent joint security raid in the Idu-Ekpeye community, Ahiada East LGA.
The statement read, “On February 17, 2024, at around 12:00hrs, 2BABA and his gang attacked Okogbe town and Odiokwu community in Ahoda West LGA, destroying pipelines.
“At 04:00hrs, operatives raided 2BABA’s new camp. Despite a fierce gun battle, 2BABA and his gang members escaped.
“However, at around 14:00hrs, intelligence confirmed 2BABA’s death after he lost consciousness and resuscitation attempts failed.
“Efforts are in progress to retrieve the body of the infamous killer, while investigations into the Iceland cult’s activities in the region continue.
“The Rivers State Police Command remains resolute in its duty to protect the lives and property of the citizens and it will continue to employ all necessary resources and strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.”
Angbashim was ambushed and captured in the Odiemudie community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state, by the cult gang, who dismembered his body and filmed it.
Since the death of the cop, the command has been on his trail, with constant land and air bombardments in the various hideouts of the Iceland cult leader, even as some of his lieutenants were gunned down previously.
