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Police Kill Another Cult Leader In Rivers
The Rivers State Police command has recorded another milestone in its fight against cultism in the State, as it has hacked down another cult gang leader, Peter Chukwu popularly called “Daddy Chukwu.”
Daddy Chukwu is a cult kingpin terrorizing Mgbuoshimini community and its environs in the State.
The killing of Chukwu who hailed from ONELGA is coming barely two weeks after police operatives eliminated two notorious cultists who were associates of late 2Baba in Ahoada Local Government Area of the State.
Chukwu, a 34-year old cultist and kidnap kingpin was the anchor head of Marine Iceland in Orashi Region in Ogba/Egbema /Ndoni local Government Areas of the state before he met his waterloo.
The late Iceland hitman was said to be the second in command to the infamous ONELGA cult leader, late Don Wani and was declared wanted in 2017 by the State Police command for his involvement in various killings in the State.
The State Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, while briefing journalists at the state police command in Port Harcourt, last Thursday, disclosed that late Daddy chukwu was responsible for the killing of over 21 persons in Mgbuoshimini community in Rumueme, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in October 2017.
Disu disclosed that the late Chukwu was killed by the combined team of policemen from the state, Delta and Force Headquarters, Abuja and was trailed to his hideout in Delta State where he had gone to fortify himself with his native doctor at Obosi in Delta State after allegedly escaped from police arrest in a hotel in Igwuruta community, last month.
“Following his close shave with the authorities, he fled to Asaba in Delta State. He remained in hiding before returning briefly to Port Harcourt, where he boasted about his invincibility and the power of his charms. He returned to Delta, where he began plotting to kill the investigating police officers and to launch attacks on police facilities to free his arrested associates.
“Undeterred by the notorious gangster’s initial escape, on April 5, 2024, around 4 am, a coordinated team launched an assault on his hideout. The team, comprising the Rivers State Command Tactical Team and the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), advanced to Delta to locate the criminal’s hideout. With support from the Delta State Commissioner of Police, operatives from the command joined the conclusive operation, resulting in the neutralisation of the suspect following a fierce operation.
“He was tracked down and apprehended in Ibusa, Delta State, and found in a herbalist’s home where he sought spiritual fortification. Upon realising the presence of security forces surrounding the premises, Peter Daddy Chukwu fiercely resisted and attempted to flee. He put up a fierce resistance, and in an attempt to escaped he was fataly wounded and later was confirmed dead in a hospital where he was rushed to”, the CP stated.
He added, “In his scramble to escape, he left behind his personal effects, including a hit list containing names of his next victims and other vital documents and gadgets that gave the Police a clear picture of the extent of sophistication he operated with. This necessitated the urgency in arresting the notorious criminal.”
According to the police commissioner, the Police recovered tinted Black toyota highlander, AK 47 riffle, Pump Action gun, IED, Camouflage of Police and Army uniforms from the hoodlum.
He said the Police discovered a list of 11 persons Chukwu wanted to kill when the Police went to his hideout at a hotel in Igwuruta.
The CP, while given the breakdown of the various heinous crime committed by late Chukwu and his gang said they were responsible for the killing of the former Community Development committee (CDC) of Ngbuoshimini community, late Mr Ndidi Livingstone on January 13, 2024 at the Faith Ministry Church on January 13,2024
“The gang dressed in police uniforms on that day and brought out Ndidi Livingstone,Chairman of Comminity Development Committe(CDC)of Mgbuoshimini community,Obio/Akpor and killed him in the presence his wife,children and church members at the community on January 13,2024 ,and also responsible for killing of twenty -one in 2017.He also killed and multilated the body of one Miss Grace Asuquo who declined to honoure his invitation He is also in the business of hiring assasination job for people. He was contracted to kill a hotelier,one Victor .In a bid to kill the hotelier he installed tracker in the hotelier’s car and after unsuccessful two attempts to kill the hotelier, he planted bomb in his hotel which exploded and damaged big part of the hotel”, he stated.
The Police boss added that the late cult kingpin had a network of informants who shared to him intelligence information about activities of the people and the operations of the Police in the community.
Also speaking at the press briefing, the representative of Mgbuishimin community, Mr livingston Weche, thanked the State Commissioner of Police and the IGP for their timely intervention and urged the police not to relent in taking further proactive steps to eradicate crime and criminality in the community.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that the country would win the fight against insecurity.
The President gave the assurance at the Argungu International Fishing Festival in Argungu town, Kebbi State, on Saturday.
He noted that the relative peace currently being enjoyed in Kebbi and neighbouring states was the result of sustained investments in security intelligence, coordination among security agencies, and community engagement.
Tinubu assured farmers and fishermen of sustained federal support to guarantee food security and safety across the country.
“The peace we are witnessing today is not accidental. It is the outcome of deliberate and sustained efforts. I assure you that the fight against banditry, insurgency, and insecurity will be won.
“Our farmers, fishermen, traders, and families will go about their lawful activities without fear,” he assured.
The President commended the organisers of the festival for sustaining the cultural event for decades, noting that it had endured for 83 years despite social and security challenges.
Describing the Argungu festival as a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and peaceful coexistence, Tinubu stated that it reflects the richness of the country’s culture and the opportunities to harness its natural and human resources for national growth.
He said, “Today, this festival stands as a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and peaceful coexistence among our people.
“It reflects the richness of our culture, the strength of our traditions, and the opportunities inherent in harnessing our natural and human resources for national development.”
The President was received by a large crowd of residents, traditional rulers, fishermen, tourists, and government officials from across the country.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth and women empowerment, irrigation development, rural electrification, and agricultural productivity.
Earlier, the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, said his administration was determined to elevate the Argungu Fishing Festival to full international standards while pursuing aggressive development across critical sectors of the state.
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed today, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
The mission made this known in a notice shared on its official X page, yesterday.
“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day,” the post read.
According to the embassy, Presidents’ Day was originally established to honour the birthday of the former US President, George Washington, but has evolved into a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents and their leadership in shaping the country’s history.
The embassy noted that the holiday also recognises the influence of U.S. presidents on global affairs.
In a related message, the mission highlighted that Washington created the first “Badge of Military Merit,” which later became the Purple Heart. The medal still bears Washington’s image today.
Presidents’ Day is observed on the third Monday of February annually in the United States as a federal holiday.
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Guterres Backs Nigeria’s Bid For UN Security Council Seat …Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Regional Security Role
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has charged Nigeria with spearheading Africa’s quest for a restructured global order, describing the country as uniquely positioned to lead the continent toward superpower status.
Guterres, who backed Nigeria’s bid for the world body’s security council seat, also praised the economic reforms of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration as well as Nigeria’s leadership in stabilising the Sahel and ECOWAS regions, despite facing its own security challenges.
The UN scribe made the remarks last Friday night during a high-level bilateral meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima on the sidelines of the 39th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Speaking during the meeting, Guterres said Nigeria’s large population, sustained democratic governance, vast natural and human resources, and longstanding commitment to multilateralism placed it in a unique position to lead Africa in the evolving global order.
“Given Nigeria’s demographic strength, democratic continuity and deep resource base, the country stands a real chance of leading Africa to becoming the next superpower in the evolving global architecture,” he said.
The UN Secretary-General and the vice president discussed key developments in Nigeria and the country’s expanding leadership role in promoting regional stability across West Africa and the Sahel.
Guterres commended the remarkable and outstanding reforms of the administration of President Tinubu, noting that Nigeria’s bold economic restructuring and security commitments have strengthened its continental standing.
The meeting focused on strengthening Nigeria–UN collaboration to advance global economic growth, peace and security, sustainable development, and a coordinated humanitarian response across Africa.
In his remarks, Shettima thanked the UN Secretary-General for his leadership in advancing global peace, noting that Africa has benefited immensely from his tenure, even as the United Nations undergoes internal restructuring.
“We remain committed to multilateralism and to deepening our partnerships with the United Nations and other global institutions,” the vice president said.
Shettima also reiterated Nigeria’s longstanding call for comprehensive reform of the United Nations system to reflect evolving global realities.
He emphasised that Africa must have stronger representation in global decision-making structures and declared that Nigeria deserves a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Both leaders pledged to deepen cooperation, with Guterres reaffirming the UN’s support for Nigeria’s reform agenda and its growing leadership role in advancing peace, security, and development across Africa.