In a significant move against crime, the Rivers State Police Command targeted the notorious Ikem ThankGod, alias General 2man, today, April 8, 2024.
According to a statement by SP Grace Iringe-koko, Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Command, this operation aimed to dismantle his reign of terror in the Ogbologbo community, Ahoada West Local Government Area.
General 2man, a prominent figure allied with now neutralized 2Baba and General Odereke, had long been a menace in the Ahoada West area and beyond.
His atrocities, including the fatal shooting of Inspector Usang Ude on April 13, 2023, and the ruthless killings of several individuals, including Henry Kirirka, Patience Henry, Abigail Victor, Chigozie Okpo, and Samuel Philip, have instilled fear in the community.
Engaged in various criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and property vandalism, General 2man wielded unchecked power, even dictating social events’ approvals, leading to disruptions of weddings and burials.
During the police operation, General 2man’s gang retaliated with gunfire. While he managed to escape, his second-in-command, ThankGod Uchechi, alias ‘Pastor SP,’ and third-in-command, ‘Western King’ Okpo Emenike, were fatally wounded. Multiple gang members sustained injuries, and authorities seized two AK-47 rifles and eight magazines.
The Commissioner of Rivers State Command, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc, lauded the tactical team’s efforts and reaffirmed the commitment to combating crime.
He urged the public to provide actionable information to facilitate the arrest of fleeing suspects and other criminal elements in the state.
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