The Rivers State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu, has successfully concluded a high-stakes operation targeting the notorious criminal known as 2BABA, the leader of the Iceland Secret Cult. This operation was initiated in response to the heinous murder of SP Bako Angbashim, the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Division, on September 8, 2023, in Odiemude Community, Ahoada-West LGA of Rivers State.
Following the viral videos depicting the gruesome murder and the involvement of 2BABA and his gang, law enforcement agencies, alongside the military and other stakeholders, launched a comprehensive manhunt. The Rivers State Government and Nigeria Police offered a 100 million naira bounty for credible information leading to 2BABA’s arrest.
The operation, conducted with a commitment to policing by consent, resulted in the arrest and prosecution of over 70 suspects connected to SP Bako’s murder. Despite 2BABA and his gang’s elusive tactics, joint security forces persevered, coordinating efforts with the Army, Navy, Air Force, DSS, and NSCDC.
A timeline of the operation reveals strategic moves and challenges faced:
– November 28, 2023: Commissioner Olatunji Disu forms a joint operation targeting 2BABA and associates.
– November 29, 2023: A female associate of 2BABA is arrested, providing valuable insights.
– December 6, 2023: 2BABA executioner, Faithful Babinghton Joseph, is apprehended, leading to the recovery of weapons.
– January 19, 2024: Advanced technology is deployed, revolutionizing the operation.
– February 10, 2024: Air Force executes an aerial assault, causing significant casualties to 2BABA and his gang.
– February 17, 2024: 2BABA and his gang attack Okogbe town and Odiokwu community, destroying pipelines.
– February 17, 2024 (04:00hrs): Operatives raid 2BABA’s new camp, resulting in a fierce gun battle.
– February 17, 2024 (14:00hrs): Intelligence confirms 2BABA’s death after resuscitation attempts fail.
Items recovered from 2BABA’s camp include various weapons, ammunition, army camouflage, assorted charms, a human skull, and a jack knife.
Efforts are underway to retrieve 2BABA’s body, and investigations into the Iceland cult’s activities in the region continue. The Rivers State Police Command reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all citizens.
