Two More Suspects Arrested In Murder Of Rivers DPO Bako Angbashim

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two more suspects linked to the brutal murder of Superintendent Bako Angbashim, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ahoada, who was ambushed and killed in September 2023 by members of the dreaded Iceland cult group.

The newly apprehended suspects, Lovegod Goodluck and Precious Olumini, were arrested on May 3 and June 13, 2025, respectively, at separate locations following credible intelligence.

Police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued on Tuesday, disclosed that the suspects were arrested during coordinated operations by operatives of the Octopus Tactical Unit.

The statement reads, “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.”