The new Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Tunji Disu says Gift David Okpara Okpolowu, also known as 2-Baba, and members of his criminal gang cannot murder the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ahoada Division, Bako Agbashim, a Superintendent of Police and get away with it.

He has therefore ordered the officers and men of the Ahoada Division to do everything possible to apprehend 2Baba and other criminals terrorizing the area.

Disu gave this order on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 when he visited the troubled Ahoada East Local Government Area accompanied by other senior officers of the State Police Command.

“I know how difficult it is for you people to enter those difficult areas. I want you to know that we are going to support you with all required logistics. I want you to know how important we take your job. My first assignment was to come and see you, to tell you how important you are.”

CP Disu, who also visited Odieremenyi Community where five natives were killed on Sunday, November 12, 2023, advised them to keep safe to avoid injuries and fatality.

He also visited the Chairman of Ahoada-East Local Government Area, Ben Eke, where he assured that the command under his watch will do everything possible to bring lasting peace to the LGA.

Commending the LGA Chairman for his ongoing support to the Police in the area, the State Commissioner of Police stated that his first assignment upon resuming duty in the State was to visit the LGA, pointing out that it underscores his determination to stamp out criminality in the area.

Responding, the Ahoada-East LGA Chairman, Ben Eke thanked CP Disu for the visit, noting that his visit to Ahoada-East LGA upon resumption of duty shows that he has Rivers State at heart.

“I must tell you the truth. The Police is trying. Several arrests have been made. What happened days ago is just a display of frustration and they want to blackmail the Government.”

“I must commend the Police and the Police too should not be deterred at all. As a Government we are ready to provide the necessary support to ensure that those hoodlums are arrested and that the proper thing is done.”

“We will give you every support to ensure you succeed as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State. For the Area Command, Division and other security agencies in the area we will give them the necessary support so that at the end of the day we will get the culprits.”

“Knowing again that the Yuletide is just around the corner, if the culprits are not arrested and brought to book our people will not come home. People are leaving the area”.