By Olawale Lamina
Following credible intelligence, Operatives of the Octopus Tactical Unit, under the Rivers State Police Command have reported a significant headway in its commitment to combat cultism and other violent crimes as it successfully arrested a cultists and murder suspect.
The release issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko stated that early in the month of May, operatives of the command received credible information regarding the whereabouts of a notorious cultist known as Aka “K1,” a member of the late 2Baba Iceland cult group. The same group linked to the murder of late SP Bako Angbashim, the then DPO of Ahoada Division.
There and then, operatives swiftly stormed the suspect’s camp in Ikata Community in Ahoada East local government area and arrested one Lovegod Goodluck, a male resident of Ikata Community.
The statement revealed that during the operation, a locally made single-barrel gun and two live cartridges were recovered from the suspect..
Also, in a follow-up operation on the 13th. June, 2025, at about 1730hrs, Operatives made another breakthrough by arresting one Precious Olumini, a male suspect who had earlier escaped. An English made pump-action gun and a locally made pistol were recovered from him.
During interrogation, suspects confessed to the membership of the dreaded Iceland cult group that specialized in terrorizing Ahoada-East axis of the State.
The command spokesperson said that suspects and exhibits are currently in police custody, while investigation is currently in progress with efforts being intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate and recovered their operational weapons.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, re-assure citizens that the Police Command remains resolute in its determination to ensure the safety and security of lives and property in the state,urging citizens to cooperate with the police in her efforts to rid the communities of violent and criminal elements.
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