The Rivers state Police Command has made another significant breakthrough in its effort to combat cultism and other violent crimes.
Following credible intelligence, operatives of the command attached to the Octopus Tactical Unit successfully arrested a cultists/murder suspect.
On May 3, 2025, operatives received credible information regarding the whereabouts of a notorious cultist known as K1, a member of the late 2Baba Iceland cult group. This group was linked to the murder of late SP Bako Angbashim, the then DPO of Ahoada Division.
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers state command, SP Grace lringe-Koko, Tuesday in Port Harcourt said operatives swiftly stormed the suspect’s camp in Ikata community, Ahoada east LGA, and arrested one Lovegod Goodluck, a male resident of the community.
The police spokesperson said during the operation, one locally made single-barrel gun and two live cartridges were recovered from him.
He said in a follow-up operation on the 13th June, 2025, at about 1730hrs, operatives made another breakthrough, arresting one Precious Olumini, a male suspect who had earlier escaped. An English made pump-action gun and a locally made pistol were also recovered from him.
“During interrogation, suspects confessed to being members of the dreaded Iceland cult group that has been terrorising Ahoada-east axis of the state.
“Suspects and exhibits are in police custody, investigation is currently in progress with efforts being intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate and recover their operational weapons.
“The Commissioner of Police, Rivers state, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, re- assure citizens that the police remains resolute in its determination to ensure the safety and security of lives and property in the state, while urging citizens to cooperate with the police in her efforts to rid our communities of violent and criminal elements,” the statement added.