42–year–old notorious Cult Kingpin who murdered four officers shot dead by Policemen
42–year–old notorious Cult Kingpin who murdered four officers shot dead by Policemen
The Rivers State Police Command has announced the elimination of notorious kidnapper and cult leader, Nkem ThankGod, who was linked to a string of violent crimes, including the brutal killings of four police officers, a couple, and several others.
The 42-year-old, known by the alias “2man,” was a key figure in organized crime in the region. A native of Ogbologbolo in Ahoada West Local Government Area, he was also implicated in the murder of a youth leader.
During a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Commissioner of Police Mustapha Mohammed revealed that ThankGod was killed in a tactical, intelligence-driven operation.
The criminal had been attempting to abduct a target with his gang in Ahoada East when he met his end.
Mohammed described ThankGod as a fugitive on the police’s wanted list since 2021, charged with numerous crimes, including the killing of a man and his wife.
The CP noted that ThankGod’s criminal activities spanned murder, kidnapping, and attacks on oil pipelines and government facilities.
He had been evading capture for years, moving from location to location until his final confrontation with law enforcement.
He stated, “Men of the Rivers State Police Command have successfully neutralised a notorious kidnap kingpin and murder suspect, Nkem ThankGod, a.k.a. “2man,” aged 42, from Ogbologbolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area.
“This individual, a leader of the Greenlander Cult Group, had been responsible for a series of heinous crimes in Ahoada East and Ahoada West LGAs, including killing the youth president of Okogbe Community in Ahoada West LGA, Mr. Christmas Ede, on December 21, 2021.
“He is also responsible for multiple killings in 2024, including two policemen attached to the PMF 48, three civilians, (Mr and Mrs Rex Kiriki and Mrs. Abigail Victor), and a spare parts dealer after collecting ransom.
“He also murdered two Shell staff members in Okogbe, Ahoada West LGA and stole their Toyota Hilux.”
On attacks on the police officers, the state police chief said, “2man shot SP Bello during a rescue operation in 2022 and killed two Rapid Response Team officers in early 2023.
“Kidnapping and carjacking a red Toyota Camry from Dare Shola in October 2024. Orchestrating several kidnappings and extorting ransoms before killing victims.
“He was involved in frequent vandalisation of oil pipelines and government installations in Ahoada West.
“Nkem ThankGod met his end during an intelligence-led operation while attempting another kidnapping. His gang members managed to escape with injuries, and efforts are underway to apprehend them,” the CP disclosed.
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The Sultanate Council has formally declared that the hunt for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH will begin on Friday, February 28.
The Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, encouraged Muslims to look up at the sky on Friday in anticipation of the new moon in a statement issued Thursday.
He instructed those who spot the moon to report their sightings to the nearest District or Village Head.
Once reported, the sightings will be relayed to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also serves as the President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, for a formal declaration.
To streamline the process, the Sultanate Council has shared the following contact numbers for reporting moon sightings: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08099945903, and 07067146900.
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The impeached Speaker it was gathered came with more than 11 Police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office amidst reports of the withdrawal of the new speaker’s security operatives.
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Security personnel attached to Speaker, Lago State House of Assembly Mojisola Meranda, along with those safeguarding the Assembly complex, have been withdrawn with immediate effect.
The withdrawal has left both the Speaker and the legislative building unprotected.
Mr. Victor Ganzallo, the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Information, confirmed the alarming development and voiced serious concerns over the sudden removal of security personnel.
“As of now, all security detail has been removed from the Speaker, and she is left without protection,” Ganzallo revealed.
He cautioned that this leaves the Speaker “vulnerable and exposed to potential threats,” stressing the urgent need for action to address the security gap.
The reason behind the withdrawal remains unknown, with no official statements issued from either the Lagos State Police Command or the state government.
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