Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have neutralised one Izuma David Odiereke, also known as Solution, a notorious cult leader operating in Owube Kingdom in Ahoada West Local Council of the state.
The Guardian learnt that Odiereke, the leader of the Greenland cult group, who has long been on the wanted list of the Police, met his Waterloo in a gun duel with law enforcement officers in a forest within the Local Council at about 4:00a.m. on Monday.
Addressing newsmen at the Ahoada Area Command, where Odiereke’s body was brought, Rivers State Police Commissioner, Olatunji Disu said the deceased was declared wanted in 2016 following attacks on police officers.
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 in Ahoada West Local Council.
“Despite his attempts to evade capture, the command maintained relentless pursuit, eventually leading to his neutralisation.” Disu listed over 10 people killed by Odiereke’s Greenland Cult during his reign of terror, to include a 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.
Meanwhile, members of the Ahoada West community, who gathered to see the corpse of the dreaded cultist, have expressed appreciation for the Rivers Police Command’s efforts in restoring peace.
Council Chairman of Ahoada East, Ben Eke, who expressed his satisfaction, said: “Even though he is from Ahoada West and was neutralised there, the ripple effects of reduced criminality will benefit my council.”
Echoing the same sentiment, Paramount Ruler, Seji Ebenezer of Owube community, Odiereke’s hometown, said: “The community is relieved. This young man has been a terror, engaging in serial killings, kidnappings and cult activities.”
