Bayelsa Police Arrest 20 Cultists Amid Violence Surge
The Bayelsa State Police, under the direction of Commissioner of Police Mr Ajao Saka Adewale, arrested 20 suspected cultists in a crackdown on cultism in Yenagoa. This operation targeted hotspots such as Swali, Akenfa, Down Yenagoa, and Agudama.
Police Spokesman DSP Musa Mohammed confirmed the arrests, which followed a resurgence of cult-related violence that resulted in over five deaths between Sunday and Wednesday. The violence involved clashes between rival groups known as Bobos and Greenlanders.
Despite earlier reports, police clarified that a young man shot in Onopa is alive and receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre. The police have intensified patrols and operations to dismantle cult networks and prevent further violence, emphasizing that there will be no sacred cows in their efforts to restore peace in the state.
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