Police kill two suspected cultists
The police have gunned down two suspected cultists, who invaded the Odiemerenyi community in Ahoada East and killed five residents of the area at the weekend.
The cultists were said to be loyal to the most wanted cult leader, David Gift, aka, 2Baba, who reportedly led the gruesome murder of gallant Divisional Police Officer, SP Bako Angbashin in Odumude community, Ahoada East.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP. Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed that the police arrived the community following a distress call.
She said: “Operatives of Ahoada Police station received a distress call at about 01:00hours on Sunday morning, November 12,2023, that some suspected cultists loyal to wanted David Gift aka 2Baba invaded Odiemerenyi Community in search of suspected Police informants.
“The Police Division on receipt of the information swung into action and mobilised with other tactical units to the scene. On getting to the community, the hoodlums who unfortunately, have killed five natives before the arrival of the police opened fire on sighting the police.
The statement said the Commissioner of Police ordered the Ahoada Police Division and other tactical units to redouble effort to ensure the arrest of David Gift and other fleeing suspects.
“The CP call on residents of the community and other communities in Ahoada East to go about their legitimate business as adequate security is in place to counter any security challenges that may be instigated by criminal elements.
The CP equally condolled with the family of natives who lost their lives in the attack”.
