The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed that the recent killing of Olotu Wanemi Omubo, the notorious leader of the cult group known as the Bobos, was carried out by members of his own group. The incident took place along Good News Street in Azikoro town, within the state capital.
Omubo, a native of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area, was a known figure in the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), where he served as a coordinator for Phase 2 beneficiaries in Bayelsa State. His death has stirred speculation among residents, with some attributing it to a clash between rival cult groups — particularly the Bobos and the Vikings — while others believe external actors may have been involved in retaliation for past incidents.
However, the State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, clarified during a press briefing that Omubo’s death resulted from internal strife within the Bobos. Describing it as an “intranet cult war,” Idu said the killing stemmed from a leadership power struggle within the group. He emphasized that the perpetrators attempted to disguise the act as a rival cult attack to divert suspicion.
Idu noted that despite Omubo’s criminal history, including a recent case involving illegal firearms, his end came from betrayal within his own ranks. He warned against influencing the release of known criminals, stating such actions lead to more dangerous consequences for society.
The Commissioner also highlighted ongoing efforts to curb cultism and criminal activities in the state. He revealed the arrest of over nine individuals linked to crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms, and murder.
Among the arrests was a 50-year-old man, Mohammed Adamu from Gombe State, and Adiamakubo Orubo, 37, in connection with the disappearance of a tricyclist, Ashiru Ishiaku, from Kano State. Other suspects include David Ngo, of the Island cult group, accused of fatally stabbing Goodwill Ovuru, and Monday Daniel, apprehended for robbing a woman of her phone in Yenagoa.
In another arrest, Endurance Odambe Chinedu, 24, from Delta State, was caught with 10 live cartridges and confessed to being a member of the Black Axe cult. Police also recovered cult paraphernalia from his home.
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