Police Arrest 4 Notorious Armed Robbery Gang in Bayelsa, Recovers Arms

The oepartives of the Bayelsa state police have arrested 4 members of a notorious armed robbery gang. The suspected were nabbed in Yenagoa, the state capital, by the Anti-kidnapping unit of Bayelsa State Police Command.

 

Spokesperson of the command, SP Asinim Butswat, who disclosed this in a statement said operatives carried out a sting operation at the hideout of the gang, at Amarata community on Tuesday, 22nd March, at about 6:30.

 

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects, one Seibokuro Keme Bradikumo ‘m’ 32 years, Agoli Frank ‘m’ 30 years, Ebi Newton ‘m’ 29 years and Dume Odigom Bright ‘m’ 24 years, were responsible for recent robberies in Amarata and environs,” the PPRO stated.

 

“During a search on their hideout, Police operatives recovered a Makarov pistol, .9mm ammunition, a locally made pistol, Catridges, and a black barret with the inscription “Deebam 1991”.

 

The suspects have confessed to membership of Bobos cult group and are cooperating with the Police in its investigation.