Police Kill Notorious Cult Leader in Rivers
The Nigerian Police has killed a notorious cult leader, Izuma David Odiereke aka Solution in Owube Kingdom, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers state.
Odiereke was killed on Monday.
Residents of the area later trooped out to celebrate the killing of Izuma David Odiereke.
Odiereke was a notorious cult leader terrorising the area.
A statement by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), SP. Grace Iringe-Koko, said Solution had long been on the wanted list of the police.
The kingpin met his end in a gun battle with law enforcement officers in a forest within the Local Government Area around 4am.
At Ahoada Area Command, where Odiereke’s body was brought, Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, said the command declared him wanted in 2016 following many killings attributed to him.
He said: “We have been under attack from him and his cult group for some time. The command declared him wanted in 2016 due to numerous killings attributed to him. He is a serial killer, and his criminal activities have rendered his clan deserted.”
“The reign of terror perpetrated by Odiereke, came to an end when the command led a successful operation to his camp at Api forest, situated between Odiereke Ubie and Joinkarama 4 in Ahoada West LGA. Despite his attempts to evade capture, the command maintained relentless pursuit, eventually leading to his neutralization.”
Disu listed over 10 individuals killed by Odiereke’s Greenland Cult during his reign of terror, including the notable paramount ruler, Sampson, who fell victim to the gangster on February 2, 2024.
He commended the officers of the Ahoada Area Command and Division for their dedication and urged them to remain steadfast in their commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region.
Disu also expressed gratitude to the local community for their cooperation, providing crucial intelligence and credible information to aid law enforcement efforts.
