Rivers Governor Places N100m Bounty On Killers Of Famous DPO SP Bako Angbashim, Suspends Monarch Indefinitely
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….As Police Orders Immediate Arrest, Prosecution Of Culprits
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared one Gift David Okpara Okpolowu, a.k.a. 2-Baba, and all members of his criminal gang wanted for the murder of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO), SP Bako Angbashim, in Odiemudie Community, Ahoada East local government area of the state, just as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (Ag. IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned the gruesome murder of the DPO and ordered immediate arrest of the killers.
Also, Fubara announced a N100 million bounty on 2-Baba for anyone who gives useful information that would lead to his arrest and prosecution.
Similarly, the Governor slammed an indefinite suspension on a monarch, Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi, for complicity in the murder.
Governor Fubara made this known in a statement he signed, issued on Saturday evening, and made available to newsmen in the state.
According to the statement, the monarch ceded control of his territory to the notorious David Gift and his gang to freely operate and carry out their criminal activities.
The statement reads, “Yesterday, September 8, 2023, at about 7 p.m., I was briefed on the security operations around the Odiemudie Community in the Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state and the gruesome murder of SP Bako Angbashim, the Ahoada Divisional Police Officer, by a bunch of criminals, presently at large.
“S.P. Bako and his team ran into an ambush while returning from their operation, where they were attacked by the criminals. Unfortunately, he was shot in the ensuing gunfire, captured, and eventually murdered by his captors.
“Credible intelligence from the security agencies traced the entire incident to one Gift David Okpara Okpolowu (a.k.a. 2-Baba) and his criminal gang, who have established camps in the locality and are responsible for the resurgence of violent crimes, including kidnapping and terrorism, in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the State.
“As a responsible Government, we cannot fold our arms and allow criminals and crimes to rear their ugly heads and thrive in any part of our State.
“Accordingly, upon the review of the entire incident and the security situation in the affected areas with the security agencies, we have decided on the following measures to bring the murderers of SP Bako to justice and arrest the deteriorating security situation in the Ahoada East Local Government:
“First, the prime suspects, Mr. Gift David Okpara Okpolowu (a.k.a. 2-Baba) and all members of his criminal gang are hereby declared wanted.
“Secondly, a bounty of one hundred million (N100,000,000.00) naira is hereby placed on his head for anyone who gives useful information that would lead to his arrest and prosecution.
“Thirdly, His Majesty, Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi Eze Igbu Akoh II, is hereby suspended indefinitely for acts of complicity in ceding control of his territory to the notorious David Gift and his gang to freely operate and carry out their criminal activities”, Governor Fubara ordered,
The Governor reiterated that “our commitment to guaranteeing the security of all residents and assure everyone that we will do everything in our power to hunt down Gift David and his gang and bring them to justice.
“Finally, on behalf of the Government and people of Rivers State, I hereby extend my profound condolences to the family of SP Bako, especially the wife and children, and the State’s Police Command for this irreparable loss.
“SP Bako was a fine, brave, and dutiful police officer who gave up his life to keep us safe and secure. He died in active service to his nation, and we remember him for his extraordinary bravery and sacrifice.
“The Government of Rivers State will not allow his family to suffer the pains of his sudden and irreplaceable loss alone as we pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.”
Police Orders Immediate Arrest, Prosecution Of Killers Of SP Bako Angbashim
Meanwhile, the Acting Inspector-General of Police (Ag. IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned the gruesome murder of SP Bako Angbashim, who was, at the time of his passing the Divisional Police Officer, Ahoada Division in Rivers State,
In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi and made available on the Force’s official social media handle.
According to the statement, the Nigeria Police Force noted that “The slain DPO was humiliated, gruesomely murdered, and mutilated by some hardened armed criminals in Ahoada area of Rivers State on Friday, 8th September 2023, while on operation in the area.
“The IGP has however ordered immediate investigation, arrest, and prosecution of all the culprits that carried out the heinous and barbaric act; adding that such an act is not only an affront to our national status but also a reflection of lack of patriotism and gross illegality.
“The IGP, while emphasizing unequivocally that such nefarious acts against any operative in Nigeria, will not be taken with levity as all the perpetrators will be caused to face the full wrath of the law, extends his deepest condolences to the grieving family, dedicated colleagues and friends of SP Bako Angbashim urging them to embody his dedication, humility, and selflessness”, the statement concluded.
SP Bako Angbashim Was Famous Among Ogoni Residents
The Street Reporters Newspaper reports that SP Bako Angbashim was a very famous and celebrated DPO in Ogoni land of Rivers State.
Ogoni youths had at a time appealed to the Police authorities to promote the Bori DPO, SP Bako Angbashim who was pivotal in the capture of a dreaded kidnap kingpin popularly known as Boboski.
The President General of Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF), Legborsi Yamaabana, had called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to promote the then DPO of Bori division SP Bako Angbashim to an Area Commander so that he can help tackle crimes within the four Local Government Areas of Ogoni land.
The Ogoni youth leader, Legborsi, hade made the appeal when he led some Ogoni youths leaders on a courtesy visit to the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mukan at the command headquarters at Moscow Road.
Several residents testify that SP Angbashim holds a towering reputation amongst Ogoni dwellers as a result of his numerous reported successful onslaughts against criminals in the area.
Locals, including religious groups had presented awards to the late DPO for his result-oriented fight against criminals.
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The thing is that the Nigeria police force don’t protect their officers as well, when an officer of that calibre has fought with his strength and mind for the life and property of Rivers State people especially in Ogoni landscape, he would have been transferred and promoted to another place for security reasons, because the criminals he conquered there camp are not happy, they will be tracing his whereabouts and make sure he’s been brought down, instead they still posted him to another hot area to be a sacrificial lamb 🐑 let us learn how to protect ourselves and colleagues, no matter your position in N.P.F you are still human being, nobody wants to die and leave his or her unfinished work, now we will regret to announce the death of a gallant of an SP Bako, whatever measures we are taking to now or taking is medicine after death.