Rivers: Police arrest six suspects in connection with brutal murder of DPO

Six suspects have been apprehended by the Rivers State Police Command in connection with the brutal murder of Superintendent of Police Bako Angbashim, the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada.

The suspects, believed to be cultists, were responsible for the decapitation of SP Angbashim’s body after capturing him in Odumude Community in Ahoada East LGA.

Following the incident, the community has been deserted as a result of a police raid conducted on Saturday.

The raid, led by Commissioner of Police Emeka Nwonyi, aimed to recover the mutilated remains of the slain DPO.

The operation involved the CP’s management team and tactical units.

According to the spokesperson for the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, residents were evacuated during the operation. She also revealed that a locally crafted pistol and various charms were seized and are now in police custody.

The statement reads, “The Commissioner of Police for Rivers State, CP Nwonyi Emeka Polycarp, along with his management team and tactical units, conducted an operation on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at approximately 0600hrs in Odumude Community, Ahaoda East LGA, Rivers State with the objective to recover the deceased DPO’s body and conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the community.

“During this operation, six suspects were apprehended within the community. Among the items seized were a locally crafted pistol and various charms.

“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 community has been evacuated by its residents.

“Furthermore, a new DPO, SP Zuokumor Richard, has been assigned to the division. He is accompanied by half a unit of men from Mopol 48, a one-third unit from Mopol 19, 56, and tactical teams.

“He has been tasked with a thorough search of the area, apprehension of the culprits responsible for the DPO’s demise, recovery of the body, and location of any operational weapons used.

This operation will continue while the investigation is ongoing.