Port Harcourt, Rivers State – The Rivers State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against cultism and violent crime, with the successful arrest of two suspected cultists and the recovery of illicit firearms. These operations are part of intensified efforts to enhance safety and security across the state.
Acting on credible intelligence received on May 3, 2025, operatives of the Command’s Octopus Tactical Unit swiftly moved to locate a notorious cultist identified as “K1,” believed to be a member of the late 2Baba Iceland cult group. This group has been linked to the murder of the late Superintendent of Police (SP) Bako Angbashim, who served as the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ahoada Division.
Police operatives successfully stormed the suspect’s camp in Ikata Community, Ahoada East Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of Lovegod Goodluck, a male resident of the community. During the raid, authorities recovered one locally made single-barrel gun and two live cartridges from his possession.
In a crucial follow-up operation conducted on June 13, 2025, at approximately 1730 hours, operatives achieved another breakthrough by apprehending Precious Olumini, a male suspect who had previously evaded arrest. From Olumini, an English-made pump-action gun and a locally made pistol were recovered.
During interrogation, both suspects reportedly confessed to being active members of the dreaded Iceland cult group, a syndicate responsible for terrorizing the Ahoada-East axis of the state.
The arrested suspects and recovered exhibits are currently in police custody. Investigations are actively underway, with sustained efforts being intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate and recover additional operational weapons.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering resolve to ensure the safety and security of lives and property throughout the state. He urged citizens to continue their cooperation with the Police Force in its mission to rid communities of violent and criminal elements.
HERE’S A COPY OF THE PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND:
Arrest of a Cultists/Murder suspect and Recovery of Exhibits.
The Rivers State Police Command has made another significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat cultism and other violent crimes in the State. Following credible intelligence, Operatives of the Command attached to the Octopus Tactical Unit successfully arrested a Cultists/Murder suspect.
On May 3, 2025, 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. This group was linked to the murder of late SP Bako Angbashim, the then DPO of Ahoada Division.
The Police Operatives swiftly stormed the suspect’s camp in Ikata Community, Ahoada East LGA, and arrested one Lovegod Goodluck, a male resident of Ikata Community. During the operation, one locally made single-barrel gun and two live cartridges were recovered from him.
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 recovered from him.
During interrogation, suspects confessed to being members of the dreaded Iceland cult group that has been terrorizing 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, 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, while urging citizens to cooperate with the Police in her efforts to rid our communities of these violent and criminal elements.
SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer,
Rivers State Police Command.
