Police Nab 8 Suspected Cultists in Bayelsa
Police operatives in Bayelsa State have arrested eight suspected cultists inside a hotel facility along Mike Okokpo street in Yenagoa, the state capital, after they manhandled a 300 level student of the Niger Delta University over allegation of owing them. Police public relations officer in Bayelsa State command, DSP Musa Mohammed, who disclosed this in […]
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Police operatives in Bayelsa State have arrested eight suspected cultists inside a hotel facility along Mike Okokpo street in Yenagoa, the state capital, after they manhandled a 300 level student of the Niger Delta University over allegation of owing them.
Police public relations officer in Bayelsa State command, DSP Musa Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement, said the suspects caused grievous bodily harm on the victim over allegation that he was owing them (N70,000).
He said upon receipt of the distress call, operatives attached to the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) swung into action and arrested eight of the suspects.
He stated that six (6) others are students of Niger Delta University (NDU) Amassoma, adding that upon search, exhibits including suspected Indian Hemp, Swinol and charms were recovered.
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He said suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
He said, “On 14th July 2026 at about 2200 hours, following a distress call by public spirited individual, along Mike Okokpo street, Yenagoa, that a group of eight (8) young men suspected to be cultists lodged in the hotel, ganged up and beat one Prince Hansen ‘m’, a 300 level student of Niger Delta University (NDU) Amassoma within the hotel premises, causing grievous bodily harm on the allegation that the victim was owing (N70,000).
“Upon receipt of the distress call, operatives attached to the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) swung into action and arrested eight (8) of the suspects.
“The Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to combating cultism and other violent crimes across the state. Members of the public are encouraged to continue to provide timely and credible information to the Police to enhance public safety and security.” he said.