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Bayelsa CP Tours Division, Area Comamd, Warns Officers Against Illegal Arrests, Detention

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The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, has warned police personnel against unlawful arrests, arbitrary detention and other acts capable of violating the fundamental rights of members of the public.   Adewale gave the warning on Sunday, October 18, 2026, during an unannounced inspection of five police divisions in Ogbia and Nembe Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State. The commissioner, who emphasised professionalism, discipline and vigilance in policing, directed officers to ensure that all arrests and detentions strictly comply with the law and established police procedures.…

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Bayelsa Police Arrest 23 Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cultists and recovered firearms, ammunition and suspected illicit substances during intelligence-led operations across Yenagoa and its environs. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Adewale, disclosed this on Saturday at the command headquarters in Yenagoa, while briefing journalists. Adewale said the operations were carried out between September 23 and October 8, 2026, in communities including Igbogene, Ovom, Akenfa, Swali, Onopa, Agudama-Epie and Amarata. He said the arrests followed reports of violent clashes and reprisal attacks among rival cult…

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Police Arrest Three Bayelsa Ministry Staff Over Alleged N500 Million Equipment Theft

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three staff members of the State Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity over the alleged theft of government equipment valued at more than N500 million.   The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued in Yenagoa.   The arrested suspects were identified as Wadi Igiran, 51, from Biseni community in Yenagoa LGA, a hairdressing instructor; Nikade Sunday, 59, from Agbere community in Sagbama LGA; and Azabia Yakie, 59, from…

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Former Youth Leader Killed Amid Chieftaincy Dispute In Baylesa Community

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      The Ogboinbiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has been thrown into mourning following the killing of former Youth President, Mr. Dennis Ofolo, amid a protracted chieftaincy crisis in the area. Community sources said Ofolo, a prominent youth leader, was allegedly murdered as tensions over the traditional leadership dispute escalated. Residents described the deceased as a peaceful and selfless leader who, during his tenure as Youth President, promoted unity and advocated for youth welfare in Ogboinbiri. His death has been described as a…

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ult Clash: 30-Year-Old Man Beheaded In Bayelsa

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       A gruesome murder has occurred in Bayelsa State, where a 30-year-old man, identified as Ebi, popularly known as Npotor (Noise), was allegedly beheaded by suspected cultists.   According to community sources, the deceased, an indigene of Amassoma community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, was a member of the Greenlanders cult group.   He was reportedly killed by rival cult members, believed to be members of the Bobos group, in Yenegue, an area under the control of the Bobos.   The sources revealed…

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Four NSCDC Personnel Arrested in Connection With The Death Of Peresuode Patrick

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    By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Police Command said four personnel attached to Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, that allegedly accompanied the prime suspect, Bodmas Kemepadei to Ammasoma to arrest Peresoudei Patrick and later assaulted him have been arrested. According to the by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed ‎Peresoudei Patrick was arrested and taken to Bodmas Kemepadei residence in Yenagoa and was reportedly assaulted before his death. The statement stated that State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID is also interrogating the Investigating Team attached…

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