Operatives of the Anti-kidnapping unit of the Bayelsa State Police Command have smashed a notorious armed robbery gang at the Amarata suburbs in Yenagoa, the state capital.
According to information released to the media by the Police Public Relations Officer, Asinim Buswat, the operatives carried out a sting operation on the hideout of the gang, at Amarata Community, Yenagoa, on 22nd March, 2022, in the early hours of the day.
Also Read: Bayelsa correspondents place embargo on Press Releases from Diri’s Spokesman
Buswat said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects, all males, Seibokuro Keme Bradikumo 32 years, Agoli Frank 30 years, Ebi Newton 29 years and Dume Odigom Bright ‘m’ 24 years, were responsible for recent robberies in Amarata and environs.
According him, during a search of their hideout, Police operatives recovered a 9mm ammunition Makarov pistol, other locally made pistol catridges, and a black barret with a cult insignia.
The suspects, he said, have confessed to their membership of Bobos cult group and are cooperating with the Police in investigations.
Ena Agbanoma
