Suspected Icelanders have killed the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, SP Bako Angbashim.
Africa Update gathered that the DPO was ambushed and killed by the cultists on Friday when he and his team raided the hideout of the deadly Icelander cult group.
A village source said that the team ran out of ammunition and were ambushed and killed by the gunmen.
A viral video sighted by our reporter shows the lifeless body of the DPO with the voice of one of his assailants speaking at the background mocking the deceased for having the gut to go to war with Iceland members.
Reacting to the sad incident, the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Policarp Emeka Nwaonyi, has ordered a discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the gallant police officer, a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe Koko, has revealed.
The statement released to the media on Saturday, reads in part: “In an unfortunate incident on the evening of September 8, 2023, the DPO of Ahoada Division, SP Bako Angbashim, displayed exemplary courage during a mission to combat criminal activities in the Odumude Area of Ahoada East Local Government Area in Rivers State.
SP Bako Angbashim, alongside his dedicated team, embarked on a raid of known criminal blackspots in the region. The operation led to a pursuit of criminals from their concealed hideouts. Tragically, as they were returning from this operation, they were ambushed by a significant number of criminals who opened fire on the brave officers.
In the face of this adversity, SP Bako Angbashim valiantly held his ground, while his men, depleted of ammunition, made a tactical retreat. Regrettably, during this engagement, SP Bako Angbashim sustained fatal injuries, and one of his informants was also injured, currently receiving medical care for a gunshot wound.
The criminals seized the body of SP Bako Angbashim, forcing the remaining officers to return to their base for reinforcement. Efforts were made to rescue and recover the DPO’s body, with assistance sought from the Army teams stationed at FOB Base Etraco. However, the operation proved challenging due to the extremely dark conditions within the dense bush.
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, PhD, has expressed deep determination to bring the perpetrators of this heinous act to justice. An extensive investigation is currently underway to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of SP Bako Angbashim and all those affected by this distressing incident.
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