The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person in a crisis involving Opolo and Okutukutu communities in the state.
A atatement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Assitant Superintendent of Police,ASP Musa Mohammed on Monday read that
“Today being 19th February, 2024 at about 1045 hours One Chief Ekezie Gabriel ‘M’ came to the Control room and reported that two persons were found lifeless at Opolo, the youths of Opolo claimed they were murdered by okutukutu youths who invaded their Community
“Upon receipt of the information ten (10) patrol Teams from various Tactical Units were dispatched with a Phantom Drone to monitor and contain the situation during which the patrol teams discovered a lifeless body and also rescue a critically injured person to the Hospital.
“The hoodlums from Opolo attacked the Drone operators dispatch to the scene and hijacked the Drone Control panel which subsequently led to the crash of the Drone.
“With the prompt intervention of the Police Men law and order was restored, although the Drone was recovered but the critical components were vandalized by the hoodlums. Meanwhile two (2) suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and presently undergoing interrogation, effort is still ongoing with a view to arrest other fleeing hoodlums.
“The Commissioner of Police Bayelsa State Command urges the general public and particularly the residents of Opolo/ Okutukutu and it’s Environs to remain calm and report any suspicious act(s) capable of inciting unrest in the state to the following numbers: 0703 457 8208, 0916 732 2691”.