Criminals in Rivers State have revolted against the war unleashed on them by the Nigeria Police Force since the arrival of the incumbent Commissioner of Police, Polycarp Nwonyi.

This is evidenced in the killing of the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, Bako Angbashim, a Superintendent of Police (SP), by cultists suspected to be members of the deadly Icelander cult group in the State.

Kristina Reports learnt that the DPO was ambushed and killed by the cultists on Friday, September 8, 2023 when he led his team on raid of an identified hideout of the deadly Icelander cult group.

Sources in Ahoada told Kristina Reports that the suspected Icelanders, upon sighting the policemen, opened fire on them which was retaliated by the police. But while the other policemen fled, after they ran out of bullets, the deceased officer advanced in the gun battle and was captured by the hoodlums, killed and his body dismembered.

A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity from the Odumude Village, said that the team ran out of ammunition and were ambushed and killed by the gunmen.

A viral video also sighted by Kristina Reports shows the lifeless body of the DPO with voices of his assailants in the background mocking the deceased for daring to go to war with Iceland members.

Viewer Discretion Advised: DPO of Ahoada SP Bako Murdered by Suspected Icelanders at Ahoada-East LGA

Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police has vowed to sustain the war against criminals in the State with a marching order to his men to investigate the circumstances surrounding the DPO’s killing and bring the culprits to book.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police (SP), said the slain “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.

Checks by Kristina Reports indicate that Ahoada-East and Ahoada-West LGAs lately became generic dens of cultists, who kidnap, maim and kill innocent people.

Africa Update Newspaper reports that “In May this year, cultists killed one person in Abarikpo Community in the Ahoada-East LGA while five persons were killed in Odiereke-Ubie Community in Ahoada-West LGA.

There have also been reports of kidnapping, raping and missing persons in the axis.