Rivers State Police Unearth Shallow Grave of Infamous 2baba

The Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State Command, says it has through its tactical operatives successfully uncovered shallow grave of Gift Okpara ‘M,’ also known as 2baba, a notorious Iceland cult leader in Ebrass, Ahoada West, Rivers State.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Irige-Koko on Friday.

The statement reads partly, “I am here today to provide you with an update on a significant operation conducted by the Rivers State Police Command. On Friday, February 23, 2024, based on credible information, our tactical operatives successfully located the shallow grave of Gift Okpara ‘M,’ also known as 2baba, a notorious Iceland cult leader in Ebrass, Ahoada West, Rivers State”.

“We were able to recover the corpse of 2baba, who was responsible for the brutal murder of former DPO Ahaoda Division, late SP. Bako Angbashim on September 8, 2023, in Odumude community, Ahaoda East Local Government Area” he added.

He expressed gratitude to everyone who played a part in the operation, particularly the tactical teams and the IRT special team, the Nigerian Airforce for their invaluable support.

“Their aerial strike on 2baba’s camp on February 10 resulted in significant casualties among the gang, which facilitated our subsequent operations”.

Furthermore, the Rivers State Police Command acknowledge and thank the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fabura, GSSRS, for his unwavering support throughout this operation. His commitment to maintaining law and order in our state is commendable.

He assured the residents of Rivers State that the Rivers State Police Command remains committed to the safety and security of our state.

“We will continue our operations to apprehend other members of 2baba’s gang and dismantle any remaining criminal networks. We call on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities”.

“I want to take this opportunity to commend the officers involved in this operation. They have shown extraordinary dedication and resilience. Their hard work and perseverance were driven by the expectations of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, who sought success in bringing 2baba and his gang to justice”.

“My gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, for his unwavering support and invaluable advice throughout this operation. His guidance and leadership have been instrumental in our efforts to combat criminality and maintain peace and security in Rivers State” he added.