The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has placed a N100 million bounty on the killers of Bako Angbashim, a superintendent of police, in the state.
Angbashim, a divisional police officer (DPO) in Ahoada, Ahoada east LGA of Rivers, was killed on Friday when his team ran into an ambush while returning from an operation.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Fubara said intelligence from the security agencies has linked one Gift David Okpara Okpolowu and his criminal gang for being responsible for the murder of the senior police officer.
Governor Fubara said anyone who gives useful information that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect, would be rewarded with the N100m.
“First, the prime suspects, Mr. Gift David Okpara Okpolowu (a.k.a. 2-Baba) and all members of his criminal gang are hereby declared wanted.
“Secondly, a bounty of one hundred million (N100,000,000.00) naira is hereby placed on his head for anyone who gives useful information that would lead to his arrest and prosecution.”
The governor also suspended Cassidy Ikegbidi, a traditional ruler in the area, indefinitely for “acts of complicity in ceding control of his territory to the notorious David Gift and his gang to freely operate and carry out their criminal activities”.
IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE ARREST OF ANGBASHIM’S KILLERS
Crux News recalls that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the murder of Angbashim, while demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of the culprits.
In a statement issued by the force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP said the killing of the DPO is not only an affront to the nation but a reflection of a lack of patriotism and gross illegality.
