Notorious cultist killed by Rivers Police during gun battle, weapons seized

• The Rivers State Police Command has neutralised a notorious cultist and kidnapper, Gbarani Bume, a.k.a. Pelele, in Khana Local Government Area
• Operatives disrupted an attempted kidnapping in Luawii Community, leading to a fierce gun battle that left Pelele fatally wounded, while his accomplices fled with injuries
• Recovered items include an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, and live ammunition, as police intensify efforts to apprehend the fleeing gang members

Rivers police neutralise infamous cultist. Photo credit: Olasunkanimi Ariyo via Getty ImagesSource: FacebookPolice Statement Details IncidentThe Rivers State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime, neutralising a notorious cultist and kidnapper, Gbarani Bume, a.k.a. Pelele, a native of Bere Community in Khana LGA.He was a member of the Iceland Cult Group, which has been terrorising the Beree/Tabaa axis of Khana LGA.On the 15th of November 2024, operatives from the Bori Division, acting on a tip-off, were mobilised to Luawii Community where Pelele and his gang were attempting to kidnap a site engineer.Upon sighting the operatives, the hoodlums opened fire, resulting in a fierce crossfire, during which Pelele was fatally wounded. His accomplices escaped with various degrees of bullet wounds.Items recovered from the suspect include one AK-47 rifle, two magazines, and 10 rounds of live ammunition.Family Accuses Security Operatives of Killing Son

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