By: Felix Ikpotor
Rivers State Police Command has killed a notorious Greenland cult leader, Izuma David Odiereke, also known as Solution, in Owube Kingdom, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Odiereke, who has long been on the wanted list of the Police, was killed in a gun battle with law enforcement officers in a forest within the area on Monday.
Addressing journalists at the Ahoada Area Command, where Odiereke’s body was brought, Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, stated, “We have been under attack from him and his cult group for some time. The command declared him wanted in 2016 due to numerous killings attributed to him. He is a serial killer, and his criminal activities have rendered his clan deserted.”
“The reign of terror perpetrated by Odiereke came to an end when the command led a successful operation to his camp at Api forest, situated between Odiereke Ubie and Joinkrama 4 in Ahoada West LGA. Despite his attempts to evade capture, the command maintained relentless pursuit, eventually leading to his neutralization.”
Disu listed over ten individuals killed by Odiereke’s Greenland Cult during his reign of terror to include one Sampson, a notable paramount ruler in the area, who fell victim to the gangster on February 2, 2024. He commended the officers of the Ahoada Area Command and Division for their dedication and urged them to remain steadfast in their commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region.
The Rivers Police Chief also expressed gratitude to the community for their cooperation, providing crucial intelligence and credible information to aid law enforcement efforts.
Meanwhile, reactions have greeted the killing of the cult kingpin.
Chairman of Ahoada East LGA, Ben Eke expressed satisfaction with the achievement by the police, stating, “Even though he is from Ahoada West and was neutralized there, the ripple effects of reduced criminality will benefit my LGA.”
On his part, Chief Seji Ebenezer of Owube community, Odiereke’s hometown said the community is relieved.
“The community is relieved. This young man has been a terror, engaging in serial killings, kidnappings, and notorious cult activities,” he said.
