Three apprehended for tampering with capped oil wellhead in Bayelsa community
The Bayelsa State police command has arrested three suspects caught tampering with a capped oil wellhead in Otuabagi community in the state.
In a statement on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, Musa Muhammed, said the arrest was made following a report received at about 7:35 a.m on Thursday that suspects were tampering with a capped oil wellhead at Otuabagi, Ogbia local government.
“Acting on the report, prompting operatives attached to Ogbia Division, in collaboration with the Community Development Committee (CDC), to swiftly mobilise to the location, where the three suspects were apprehended,” the statement said.
The statement identified the suspects as Simeon Joshua Ezeke, Pere Thankgod and Gift Elijah.
“Tools suspected to have been used in the act were also recovered,” the statement added.
It noted that three other suspects connected to the operation, Richard Johnbull, Ken and Nabhel Moses, were on the run, adding that those arrested were undergoing investigations before facing prosecution.
The state commissioner of police, Ajao Saka, urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police through the command’s emergency lines: 0703 457 8208, 09167322691.
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