PRESS STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNOR OF RIVERS STATE HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA, GSSRS ON THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SP BAKO AND THE SECURITY SITUATION IN PARTS OF AHOADA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.

Yesterday, 8th September 2023 at about 7.00 pm, 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.

I reiterate 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.

Signed

His Excellency,
Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS,
Governor of Rivers State

Saturday, September 9, 2023

They will be found within 7 days and arrested in Jesus' Name ...I hate cop killers

SalamRushdie:
They will be found within 7 days and arrested in Jesus' Name ...I hate cop killers

is it your prayer that will find them abi police that should do their jobs properly? just dey play

The swift response by the state government is commendable. I pray the criminals are caught as soon as possible and given the Don Wani treatment.

No peace for the wicked.

SalamRushdie:
They will be found within 7 days and arrested in Jesus' Name ...I hate cop killers

Amen bro. I hate cop killers as well. I still can’t get over the news of this man’s death. I mean, how can someone even think of killing such a good man. This DPO is very friendly, peace loving and dedicated. I’m still in pains.

Rayd502:
The swift response by the state government is commendable. I pray the criminals are caught as soon as possible and given the Don Wani treatment.

No peace for the wicked.

No peace for the wicked.

Black fools .

Use 100 million to equip security upgrade to make sure this does not happen again.

Fools

nairalandankrah:


is it your prayer that will find them abi police that should do their jobs properly? just dey play

Sit down and learn ..the will be displayed on TV in the next 7 days

MuslimPegan:
Black fools .

Use 100 million to equip security upgrade to make sure this does not happen again.

Fools

Relax bro. Even the United States put bounties on fugitives and criminals.

Jessewizy:

Relax bro. Even the United States put bounties on fugitives and criminals.

we are talking about 100 Mila here guy 100 not 10thousand USD

100 Mila.

Haba how much to upgrade the security infrastructure at least save the lives of even if na 80 police officers from one division?

nairalandankrah:


real black fools..

I tire guy

MuslimPegan:
we are talking about 100 Mila here guy 100 not 10thousand USD

100 Mila.

Haba how much to upgrade the security infrastructure at least save the lives of even if na 80 police officers from one division?

Bounties are placed on criminals everywhere in the world. The issue of upgrading security infrastructure is another topic entirely

David Gift Okpara.

Why are ipob so heartless. Killed a DPO, cut off his neck and private part.

South Eadt a once peaceful region turned to the land of evil.

You will never see ipob, obedients comment on this thread.

The pictures of Gift David Okpara Okpolowu (a.k.a. 2-Baba) and his criminal gang should be posted and widely publicised.




This will make it very difficult for any of the gang members from hiding

Balablu ,
Eze don collect wotoporiosly

SalamRushdie:


Sit down and learn ..the will be displayed on TV in the next 7 days

Trust police to display their dead bodies or leg gun shots

MuslimPegan:
Black fools .

Use 100 million to equip security upgrade to make sure this does not happen again.

Fools

If he was equipped with 100 million ammunition before the operation, he won't have died

This is what a serious government does.
When ACP Oliver Abbey and ASP Akubo Joseph, were killed in Oraifite in Anambra by IPOB members, the useless state government at that time was pussyfooting and couldn't come out definitively to deal with the criminals.
The Police simply withdrew and allow Ipob do their thing. One of the results is the lawlessness in Anambra today.

Those who killed this man in Rivers didn't learn from Don Wanny. You think because you probably work for politicians, you are indispensable. I laugh.
They will see.

Confirmedzombie:
David Gift Okpara.

Why are ipob so heartless. Killed a DPO, cut off his neck and private part.

South Eadt a once peaceful region turned to the land of evil.

You will never see ipob, obedients comment on this thread.

They mentioned the muderers as being gang members of Iceland cult, while you are fixated on mentioning those that were not mentioned.

What relates South East to this murder in Rivers State or don't you know the 6 States that makes up the South-south?

nairalandankrah:


real black fools..

And you be wise White Jew abi ?

Confirmedzombie:
David Gift Okpara.

Why are ipob so heartless. Killed a DPO, cut off his neck and private part.

South Eadt a once peaceful region turned to the land of evil.

You will never see ipob, obedients comment on this thread.

You are very senseless. Ezi

Rivers of blood and mayhem.