Deadly cult members, popularly known as Icelanders in Rivers, have beheaded the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoad, CSP Bako Amgbasim. in Ahoada Local Government Area of the state.
Daily Trust reports that the cultists ambushed and killed the DPO on Friday when he and his team raided the hideout of the deadly cult group.
A source quoted in the report said the team ran out of ammunition and was ambushed and killed by the gunmen.
A viral video shows the decapitated and headless body of the DPO with a voice note in the background mocking the deceased for having the gut to go to war with Iceland members.
Rivers State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe Koko confirmed the incident, adding that a search had been launched to fish out the killers of the DPO.
She said the Commissioner of Police, Policarp Emeka Nwaonyi, had ordered a discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the police officer.
She added, “In the face of this adversity, SP Bako Angbashim valiantly held his ground while his men, depleted of ammunition, made a tactical retreat.
“Regrettably, during this engagement, SP Bako Angbashim sustained fatal injuries, and one of his informants was also injured and is currently receiving medical care for a gunshot wound.
“The criminals seized the body of SP Bako Angbashim, forcing the remaining officers to return to their base for reinforcement. Efforts were made to rescue and recover the DPO’s body, with assistance sought from the Army teams stationed at FOB Base Etraco.
“However, the operation proved challenging due to the extremely dark conditions within the dense bush.”
