Murder of DPO Angbashim: Police arrest 6 suspects
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The suspects were arrested during an operation by the Police Commissioner, his management team and tactical units on Saturday in Odumude community where the DPO was murdered with a view to recovering the deceased's remains.
By Okafor Ofiebor/Rivers
Rivers Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Emeka Polycarp, has announced the arrest of six suspects over the brutal murder of the Bako Angbashim, the Ahoada Divisional Police Officer, DPO, by some cult gang members on Friday night.
The suspects were arrested during an operation by the Police Commissioner, his management team and tactical units on Saturday in the Odumude community where the DPO was murdered with a view to recovering the deceased’s remains.
Also, a locally manufactured pistol and various charms were recovered during the operation.
These suspects and the confiscated items are currently under police custody and are undergoing interrogation at the State CID, Port Harcourt.
As a result of these developments, the residents of the Community have fled the area.
The Police Commissioner has also deployed SP Zuokumor Richard as the new DPO for the Ahoada Division, while a massive hunt for the other cult gang members who took part in the murder of Angbashim is on.
The area has also been fortified by half a unit of men from Mopol 48, a one-third unit from Mopol 19, 56, and tactical teams.
Zuokumor has been tasked with a thorough search of the area, apprehend the culprits responsible for the DPO’s demise, recovery of the body, and location of any operational weapons used.
Police said the operation will continue, while investigation is ongoing.
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Governor Siminalayi Fubara with the security chiefs after the emergency security council meeting on Sunday
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Governor Siminalayi Fubara briefing the press while CP Polycap Emeka Nwonyi looks on
(3) Six suspects already arrested on Saturday.
(4) late SP Bako Angbashim slain DPO of Ahoada Division.
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Okafor Ofiebor
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Most wanted cult Gang Leader in Rivers State with N100m bounty.
Gift David Okpara Okpolowu, alias 2 Baba
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