Police bust suspected burglary gang in Bayelsa, recover stolen items

The Bayelsa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of a suspected burglary gang in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The police spokesman in the state, DSP Asinim Butswat, in a statement, yesterday, said the suspects were arrested along Church road in Agbura, Yenagoa metropolis. He said: “Following reported complaints of burglary and […]

The Bayelsa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of a suspected burglary gang in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The police spokesman in the state, DSP Asinim Butswat, in a statement, yesterday, said the suspects were arrested along Church road in Agbura, Yenagoa metropolis.

He said: “Following reported complaints of burglary and stealing in Yenagoa metropolis, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Aminu Pai Saleh, ordered the Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to intensify their operations to curb the menace.

“Consequently, on 21 December, 2018 at about 0445hrs, policemen arrested one Joshua Teboda 20 years, Ayebatoyefa Godspower 18 years, Biekuromo Godspower 16, and Evans Obuju, 21 years, all males of Trinity Church road Agbura.

“Items recovered from the suspects included two 60-inch plasma televisions, two LG sound speakers, two pressing irons, two DVD players, one battle axe and other household items.

“The suspects confessed to the crime and were linked to other robbery cases in Yenagoa metropolis,” the statement read.

The PPRO said investigation is ongoing and the suspects will soon be charged to court.