By: Felix Ikpotor
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the death of Gift David Okpara a.k.a 2BABA, the dreaded cultists whose gang killed SP Bako Amgbashim, former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Division in Rivers State.
Amgbashim was killed by the gang in September 8, 2023 in Odiemude Community in Ahoada East Council of the state.
There were reports in the media at the weekend that the dreaded cultist has been killed.
Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement said 2BABA died from multiple raids on his camp by a joint security team comprising the police and armed forces last Friday.
She said the raid followed a sustained action aimed at tracking the cult gang and his men, adding that the deceased gang leader had attacked pipelines in a community in Ahoada West Local Council few hours before his death.
Iringe-Koko however, said that the police was yet to recover the corpse of the deceased cult kingpin.
She said: “ On February 17, 2024, at around 12:00hrs, 2BABA and his gang attacked Okogbe town and Odiokwu community, 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”.
The statement listed items recovered from the camp of the deceased cult leaders to includes; one AK47 rifle, one G3 rifle, one scorpion rifle, one Double Barrel locally made gun, two locally made pistols, one cut-to-size double barrel gun, one bullet proof vest and thirteen pieces of Dynamites.
Others are five rounds of .9mm live ammunition, army camouflage, assorted charms, one human skull and one jack knife.
