Bayelsa Police Arrest 60-Year-Old Man After Suspected IED Found At State Secretariat Complex

Bayelsa State Police Command yesterday arrested a 60-year-old man, Pentecost Elijah from Otuan Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, following the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) at the State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa around 6:00 a.m.

Upon receiving the alert, the Commissioner of Police, CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor, promptly deployed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, Special Drone Unit, and other tactical teams to the scene. The area was immediately secured and cordoned off.

A detailed search by EOD operatives led to the identification and safe neutralization of one unexploded IED. The police confirmed that no lives were lost and no property was damaged in the incident.

DSP Musa Mohammed, the Police Public Relations Officer for Bayelsa State Command, stated that the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department and will be charged once investigations are concluded.

The police assured the public that the situation is under control and normalcy has returned, urging residents to remain calm and continue with their lawful activities.