In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the suspects—identified as Lovegod Goodluck, also known as “K1”, and Precious Olumini—are key members of the notorious Iceland cult group and close associates of their slain leader, Gift Okpara, alias “2-Baba”.
According to the statement, police operatives from the command’s Octopus Tactical Team, acting on credible intelligence, raided a hideout in the Ikata community of Ahoada East on May 3, 2025. During theoperation, Goodluck was apprehended, and officers recovered a locally made single-barrel gun along with two live cartridges.
A follow-up raid on June 13 led to the arrest of Olumini, who had previously evaded capture. Police recovered an English-made pump-action rifle and a locally made pistol in his possession.
“Both suspects confessed to being part of the Iceland cult group that has been terrorising Ahoada East and surrounding communities,” Iringe-Koko stated.
The police have since launched efforts to track down other members of the gang still at large and recover additional weapons.
Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to restoring peace and security across the state. He called on residents to support security agencies by providing timely and useful information on suspicious activities.
