DPO’s Murder: IGP, Arase Order Arrest, Prosecution Of Culprits

Following the gruesome murder of SP Bako Angbashim, the late Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ahoada Division in Rivers State, the acting inspector-general of police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of all culprits.

The deceased was humiliated, gruesomely murdered and mutilated by some hardened criminals in Ahoada area of Rivers State on Friday, 8th September, 2023, while on operation in the area.

Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the IGP has however ordered immediate investigation, arrest and prosecution of all the culprits that carried out the heinous and barbaric act; adding that such an act is not only an affront on our national status but also a reflection of a lack of patriotism and gross illegality.

The IGP, while emphasising unequivocally that such nefarious acts against any operative in Nigeria, will not be taken with levity as all the perpetrators will be caused to face the full wrath of the law, extends his deepest condolences to the grieving family, dedicated colleagues and friends of SP Bako Angbashim urging them to embody his dedication, humility and selflessness.

Meanwhile, the chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Dr Solomon Arase has condemned the dastardly and wicked murder of the late DPO, who was ambushed with his men while trying to contain the bloody attack by a deadly gang of cultists in the Odumude area of Ahoada East.

He noted that “the murder of the gallant officer who fought till the end to save Odumude community will not in any way extinguish the indomitable fighting spirit of our police officers in the war against social disorders.”

He promised that the commission will do everything within its constitutional powers to support and encourage the police to ensure that the criminals are apprehended and brought to justice.

“We will stand with the Police to also ensure that there is no repeat of this  barbaric act and will also encourage a proactive intelligence gathering and sharing so as to always arrest this kind of ambush,” he noted.

Arase said the death of Angbashim known for his gallantry and commitment to duty will never be in vain adding that his colleagues should be challenged to use his death in active service as a motivation to sanitize the security environment.

The PSC chairman also commended the Rivers State governor for his prompt action in announcing a financial reward for whoever assists in the arrest of the criminals.

He prayed that the Almighty God will give the family of the slain police officer the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.