In a significant victory for law enforcement, the Rivers State Police Command successfully tracked down and apprehended Silas Oderereke, also known as ‘General,’ a notorious cult leader and armed robber. Silas Oderereke had been evading arrest for the past four years, leaving a trail of criminal activities in the Ahoada-West Local Government Area. The arrest took a dramatic turn when Silas Oderereke resisted arrest and opened fire on the police, ultimately resulting in his demise.
Silas Oderereke’s criminal reign as the head of the Greenlanders’ cult group in the Ubie clan of Ahoada West involved a range of illicit activities, including armed robbery, land grabbing, unauthorized sales of buildings, and violent attacks on those opposing his criminal enterprise. The police’s successful operation came in response to information about the gang’s robbery operation and their attempt to vandalize the property of the late monarch, Eze Robinson O. Robinson. The confrontation ended with Oderereke and one of his gang members neutralized, but two other key collaborators, Danger-boy and 2-Man, managed to escape, adding urgency to ongoing police efforts.
Swift Police Response Thwarts Robbery Operation; Key Gang Members at Large
On January 11, 2024, the Rivers State Police responded promptly to intelligence regarding Oderereke’s gang’s robbery operation, forcing them out of town. The confrontation escalated when Silas Oderereke defiantly rallied his gang to attack a community-owned tank farm in Silas Oderereke, resulting in a firefight with the police. Oderereke and his accomplice were neutralized, but the escape of Danger-boy and 2-Man highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in fully dismantling criminal networks.
The police search of the gang’s hideout revealed a G3 Rifle and nineteen 7.62x51mm ammunition, underscoring the gravity of the threat posed by Oderereke and his followers. Further investigations unveiled a camp between Oderereke and Olokuma Communities, serving as the cult leader’s base for launching robbery attacks on neighboring communities. The affected communities expressed relief, recounting instances of residents relocating to Port Harcourt due to the havoc wrought by the cult group.
Commissioner of Police Commends Officers and Warns Cultists: Silas Oderereke
Commending the officers for their exceptional work, Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, issued a stern warning to cultists in the state. He urged them to abandon their criminal activities and renounce cultism or face the full weight of the law. The Commissioner reassured the residents of Rivers State that the Police Command, under his leadership, remains steadfastly committed to maintaining peace and enhancing security in the state.
The successful operation not only brought a notorious criminal to justice but also demonstrated the dedication of the Rivers State Police Command in tackling the menace of cultism and armed robbery, providing a sense of security for the residents of Ahoada-West Local Government Area. The ongoing pursuit of Danger-boy and 2-Man underscores the continuous efforts of law enforcement to dismantle criminal networks and ensure lasting peace in the region.
Impact on Affected Communities and Continued Police Vigilance
The arrest of Silas Oderereke and the disruption of his gang’s activities have brought a sense of relief to the communities affected by their criminal endeavors. The discovered weapons and the revelation of the gang’s camp highlight the gravity of the threat posed by these criminal elements. Residents who had endured the mayhem caused by the cult group expressed gratitude for the police intervention, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and law enforcement efforts to ensure the complete eradication of criminal networks in the region. The Commissioner’s commitment to peace and security signals a positive step towards fostering a safer environment for the residents of Rivers State.
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