BAYELSA POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS FOR TAMPERING WITH PUBLIC ASSET, RECOVER EXHIBITS.
As CP Ajao warns against interference with critical public infrastructure.
The operatives of Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested three suspects caught tampering with a capped oil wellhead at Otuabagi Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of the State, following a report to the Police.
The incident was reported on 12th November, 2026, at about 0735am, prompting operatives attached to Ogbia Division, in collaboration with the Community Development Committee (CDC), to swiftly mobilise to the location, where the three suspects were apprehended. They were identified as Simeon Joshua Ezeke, Pere Thankgod and Gift Elijah. Tools suspected to have been used in the act were also recovered.
Three other suspects, identified as Richard Johnbull, Ken and Nabhel Moses, reportedly fled the scene and are currently being sought by the Police.
While investigation has commenced to unravel the surrounding circumstances of the incident, efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and ensure that all those involved are brought to justice.
The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, psc, mnips, FCAI, has cautioned the public against tampering with, damaging or interfering with public infrastructure and other valuable assets. He urged members of the public to demonstrate patriotism and collective responsibility in protecting critical national and community infrastructure.
The CP further warned that anyone found culpable would be made to face the full weight of the law. He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the Police through the Command’s emergency lines: 0703 457 8208, 09167322691
DSP Musa Muhammed, anipr, foosi
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police,
Bayelsa State Command Headquarters,
Yenagoa.
