–Confirms Arrest of One Suspect on Alleged Ritual Purpose
The Bayelsa State Police Command has described as false and misleading a report circulating on social media alleging that four girls were found dead in an uncompleted building in Akenfa, Yenagoa.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bayelsa Command, Mr. Musa Mohammed say no such incident occurred and no death were recorded or reported to Akenfa Police Station or any part of Yenagoa Metropolis.
Mr. Mohammed however explains that on Monday, 19th January 2026, at about half past three in the afternoon, operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, acting on a distress call, arrested one Ogbe Joseph at an underground apartment suspected to be a shrine, located within an uncompleted storey building in Akenfa Community Yenagoa.
The suspect was arrested for allegedly attempting to use a 49 year old man for suspected ritual purposes.
The victim who appeared drugged and weak, was rescued alive and immediately rushed to the hospital, where he is currently receiving medical attention while Investigation is ongoing.
He says the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Iyamah Edebor urges members of the public to disregard unverified information, refrain from spreading false or misleading reports capable of inciting panic or fears and to always seek information through official means
The Bayelsa State Police Command reiterates its commitment to the protection of lives and property, advising members of the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police station or call the Command control room via 07034578208 or 09167322691
