The leadership of the Orashi National Congress, ONC, has commended
the Rivers State Police Command led by CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala, for being able to successfully neutralize a notorious kidnap kingpin and murder suspect, Nkem ThankGod, a.k.a. “2man“.
Nkem ThankGod, who was 42 years old, hailed from Ogbologbolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
According to reports, 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.
These included
1.Murder:
•Killing the Youth President of Okogbe Community, Mr. Christmas Ede, on December 21, 2021.
•Multiple killings in 2024, including two PMF 48 personnel, three civilians (Mr. and Mrs. Rex Kiriki and Mrs. Abigail Victor), and a spare parts dealer after collecting ransom.
•Murdering two Shell staff in Okogbe and stealing their Toyota Hilux.
2.Police Attacks:
•Shooting SP Bello during a rescue operation in 2022.
•Killing two Rapid Response Team officers in early 2023.
3.Kidnapping and Robbery:
•Kidnapping and carjacking a red Toyota Camry from Dare Shola in October 2024.
•Orchestrating several kidnappings and extorting ransoms before killing victims.
4.Oil Vandalism:
•Frequent vandalization 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.
Exhibits recovered is said to include Two (2) AK-47 rifles, Five (5) magazines, and Twenty-two (22) rounds of live ammunition.
The Rivers State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and properties with a commitment to continue to work to dismantle criminal networks in the region.
The Orashi National Congress led by Snr. Comrade Amb Emeni Ibe has given the Commissioner of Police a pat on the back. It would be recalled that the Congress had initially taken the paths of peace by making some of the youths to turn new leaves.
The ONC also supported means of promoting peace as they had hoped the deceased and others will be repentant of their evil ways but the reverse is the case.
“To God be all the glory! The ONC doesn’t celebrate mediocrity but believes in reformation and rehabilitation cum reintegration. He was made an ambassador of peace for him to turn a new leaf to promote peace but he decided to remain unrepentant. We hereby commend the Police for the good job well done “the group stated.