By David Owei,Bayelsa <\/p>\n
Authorities of the Bayels\u00e0 State Police Command has arrested and paraded twenty-six (26) suspected criminals involved in alleged illegal possession of firearms,dangerous weapons,advance free fraud,cultism among others.<\/p>\n
The State Commissioner of Police,Iyamah Daniel Edebor, told newsmen in his office that the arrest and achievement recorded in the command is in line with the Inspector-General of Police\u2019s IGP Olatunji Ruwan Disu’s marching order on zero tolerance for crime and criminality.<\/p>\n
He also reaffirms the unwavering commitments and recorded breakthroughs in crime fighting across Bayelsa State. <\/p>\n
He announced that the Police,through the tactical office of the Operation Puff Adder led by CSP Chris Nwaogbo solved a case of stealing of a white Toyota Hiace Bus (Reg. No. SAG 584 EA), valued about \u20a6145 million.<\/p>\n
He stated that the principal suspect, Anyankpele Ebiowei, was arrested in Warri and confessed, leading to the arrest of his accomplices who bought the vehicle without documents, Alhaji Jibo Aluseyni \u2018M\u2019 (60yrs) and Hassan Mumuni \u2018M\u2019 (48yrs).\u200eInvestigations further reveals that the vehicle was resold through one Sefiu Abbas 38 years to a Lagos-based dealer, Alhaji Sikiru Jimoh (now at large), for \u20a638 million. \u200e<\/p>\n
The team of the Operation Puff Adder, recovered the vehicle in Lagos and all \u200ethe suspects have confessed and will be charged to court, while effort is ongoing to arrest the fleeing Alhaji Sikiru Jimoh.<\/p>\n
He also announced that three suspects were arrested over alleged attempt at armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms.<\/p>\n
He said “\u200eOn 14 January 2026 at about 1930 hours, operatives on routine stop-and-search duty at Ebis Road Junction, Biogbolo, Yenagoa, intercepted a mini bus conveying the under-mentioned suspects, all residents of Down Yenagoa in Bayelsa State.”<\/p>\n
“During the search, one locally made single-barrel pistol was recovered from one Lucky Boro 24 years. Also Tony Akpose \u2018M\u2019 24 yrs; Tari Lokosi \u2018M\u2019 26 yrs were arrested. Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects were en route to Tombia Roundabout, Edepie, with intent to rob unsuspecting passengers.”<\/p>\n
” \u200eAll suspects have confessed, and investigation is ongoing. They will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.”<\/p>\n
Also arrested and paraded is one Emmanuel Agadaga Akene \u2018m\u2019, an indigene of Ofonibiri Community in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State, and currently residing in Ogu Community, Yenagoa LGA following credible intelligence.<\/p>\n
“\u200eThe suspect was searched, and one locally made single-barrel pistol concealed in a black polythene bag was recovered. The suspect confessed to the crime and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.”<\/p>\n
Another case of unlawful possession of firearms was recorded on 22nd April, 2026, at about 0730 hours with one Ojareri Felix \u2018m\u2019, aged 25 years, a final-year student of Biology Education at Niger Delta University, Amassoma Community, reported at the Amassoma Divisional Police Headquarters that he was assaulted by one George John \u2018m\u2019 at Beans-Up Fast Food located within the university campus.”<\/p>\n
“\u200eFollowing the report, detectives from the Division swiftly swung into action and traced the suspect to his residence.”<\/p>\n
“A search was conducted, in which a locally fabricated pistol, one battle axe, one machete, and other dangerous weapons were recovered. \u200eInvestigation is ongoing, and the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.”<\/p>\n
“Also out 0915 hours, operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol at Gloryland Drive along the East\/West Road, while on stop-and-search duty, intercepted a Dangote Cement truck (Reg. No. NSR 698 ZS) heading towards the Bayelsa axis.\u200eThe driver, Idris Sheu \u2018m\u2019 (34) of Kano State, and three others\u2014Zakari Yahaya \u2018m\u2019 (29) of Jigawa State, Sadiq Saidu \u2018m\u2019 (23), and Usman Sani \u2018m\u2019 (20), both of Kano State\u2014were searched.”<\/p>\n
” \u200eTwo locally made double-barrel guns and eighteen (18) rounds of live cartridges were recovered. \u200eThe suspects and exhibits have been transferred to SCID Yenagoa for discreet investigation and they will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.”<\/p>\n
The Bayels\u00e0 Police Command also announced that a serial killer, who was declared wanted in Eboyin State who led a gang responsible for the killing of CSO Sunday Osule, Hon. Ifeanyi Odah (a serving councillor), Peter Ogenyi a.k.a. Omega, and a traditional ruler, HRH Eze Douglas was arrested in Bayels\u00e0 State.<\/p>\n
“The Crack Squad, Ebonyi State Command, which had earlier declared him wanted, has been duly notified. Investigation is ongoing.\u200e(9) STEALING \/ ARREST OF SUSPECT AND RECOVERY OF EXHIBIT \u200eOn 25th April 2026 at about 1800hrs, operatives of the Command Punch Alpha Tactical Team (SWAT), while on routine patrol, arrested one Evans Osuru (m), aged 46, at Swali Market Road with a large quantity of cut-to-size 25mm iron rods concealed in bags, suspected to have been vandalized.\u200e”<\/p>\n
“The suspect confessed to stealing the items from Suraina Construction Company yard at Anyama Ijaw. He is currently in custody, and investigation is ongoing. He will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.”<\/p>\n
Police Commissioner Iyamah Daniel Edebor also reassured members of the public that the Command remains fully committed to safeguarding lives and property across the State. <\/p>\n
“The Command also urges members of the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible intelligence at all times. Let me reemphasize that no hiding place for criminals in Bayelsa, therefore, criminals are advised to relocate or repent.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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