Tunji Disu, the recently appointed Commissioner of Police for Rivers State, made a commitment to apprehend Gift Okpara, the gang leader who is suspected of killing Divisional Police Officer Bako Angbanshim, during a visit to Ahoada East Local Government Areaon Wednesday.
Thus, CP Disu ordered the command’s officers to get tough and make sure that Okpara, also known as 2-Baba, and other fugitive members of his cult terrorizing the neighborhood were found and brought to justice.
While speaking to the officers of Ahoada Area Command and Division, the police helmsman, who was accompanied by top police officers from the command, stated, “I know how difficult it is for you people to enter those difficult areas.”
“I want you to know that we will provide you with the necessary logistical support. We take your job very seriously, and I want you to know that. My first task was to come to you and express my importance to you.
He also urged the police to help him succeed by apprehending the offenders, claiming that no one would murder a police officer and escape punishment.
CP Disu, however, cautioned the cops to exercise caution in order to prevent harm and death.
Along with his officers, the Rivers police chief also paid a visit to the Odieremenyi community, the scene of last Sunday’s five native deaths, to offer condolences and evaluate the security situation.
In the meantime, Disu stated that the command under his direction would make every effort to establish a long-lasting peace in the region during a conversation with Ben Eke, the Chairman of Ahoada East Local Government.
He revealed that his first task as the new Commissioner of Police in Rivers State was to visit the LGA.
In response, Eke informed the CP that his first visit to Ahoada East LGA after taking on the role demonstrated his deep passion for the state.
“I have to be honest with you,” Eke stated. The cops are attempting. There have been numerous arrests made. The events of a few days ago were merely an expression of their annoyance, and they aim to use government blackmail.