The Rivers State Police Command has requested SP Bako Angbashin, the key suspect in the brutal murder of the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Local Government Area of the State, to turn himself in for inquiry.
The police said Gift Okpara, popularly known as 2Baba, the wanted head of the Iceland cult gang, should come forward and prove his innocence in the assassination of Angbashin by suspected cultists in the Odumuedie community of Ahoada East.
Grace Iringe-Koko, the state police command’s spokesperson, claimed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday and made available to journalists.
According to the Platinum Times, the renowned cultist denied any involvement in the incident in a voice message broadcast on a popular radio station, 92.3 Nigeria Info, Port Harcourt, on Monday morning.
Iringe-Koko was reacting to 2Baba’s recently revealed viral voice recording in which he denied involvement in the murder, even as she argued that the principle of justice requires a fair hearing for all parties.
The statement reads,
“The Rivers State Police Command has taken note of a recent radio announcement in which Gift David Okpara, also known as 2Baba, a notorious cultist and murder suspect wanted in connection with the killing of Superintendent of Police, SP Bako Angbashim, former DPO of Ahoada Police Division in Rivers State, denied his involvement in the tragic incident.
“While the police acknowledge the denial made by Gift David, it is important to emphasize that the principle of justice demands a fair hearing for all parties involved.
”The police understand the importance of listening to the other party, and it is crucial to note that everyone is considered innocent until proven otherwise.
“As such, the Rivers State Police Command urges Gift David Okpara, aka 2Baba, to come forward and submit himself to the authorities, providing the opportunity to present evidence that could support his claims of innocence.
“The police are committed to upholding the principles of due process and are open to receiving any information that can aid in the ongoing investigation.
“It is imperative for Gift David Okpara to cooperate with law enforcement to ensure a thorough and transparent resolution to this serious matter.”