The Rivers police command says its operatives have killed Gbarani Bume otherwise known as ‘Pelele’, an alleged notorious cultist and kidnapper, in Khana LGA of the state.
In a statement on Sunday, Grace Iringe-Koko, Rivers police spokesperson, said the deceased opened fire on sighting operatives.
The spokesperson said the suspect was decimated during the ensuing gun duel.
Iringe-Koko said the suspect is a member of the Iceland cult which has been terrorising the Bere and Tabaa axis.
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She said they ran out of luck when the police received intelligence about an attempt by the gang to abduct a site engineer.
“On the 15th of November, 2024, operatives of the Command attached to Bori Division acting on a tip-off, were mobilized to Luawii Community where Pelele and his gang were attempting to kidnap a site Engineer,” the statement reads.
“The hoodlums on sighting the Operatives, opened fire on the operatives and a fierce crossfire ensued between the Police Operatives and the hoodlums during which Pelele was fatally wounded, and his accomplices escaped with various degrees of bullet wounds.
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“Some of the items recovered during the operation include one (1) AK-47 Rifle, Two (2) Magazines, Ten (10) Rounds of Live Ammunition.
“Bume was a member of the Iceland Cult Group, which has been terrorizing Beree/Tabaa axis of Khana Local Government Area.”
Iringe-Koko added that investigations are ongoing, with increased efforts to capture and bring the remaining members of the gang to justice.
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