The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person in the clash between Okutukutu and Opolo Communities in the Yenagoa Local government area.
While speculations were rife that four persons died. The police in a statement revealed that only one person was killed in the duel between the two warring communities.
Police statement signed by the public relations officer Musa Mohammed noted that.
“Today being 19th February, 2024 at about 1045 hours One Chief Ekezie Gabriel ‘M’ came to the Control room and reported that two persons were found lifeless at Opolo, the youths of Opolo claimed they were murdered by okutukutu youths who invaded their Community
“Upon receipt of the information ten (10) patrol Teams from various Tactical Units were dispatched with a Phantom Drone to monitor and contain the situation during which the patrol teams discovered a lifeless body and also rescue a critically injured person to the Hospital.
‘The hoodlums from Opolo attacked the Drone operators dispatch to the scene and hijacked the Drone Control panel which subsequently led to the crash of the Drone.
‘With the prompt intervention of the Police Men law and order was restored, although the Drone was recovered but the critical components were vandalized by the hoodlums. Meanwhile two (2) suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and presently undergoing interrogation, effort is still ongoing with a view to arrest other fleeing hoodlums,
‘The Commissioner of Police Bayelsa State Command urges the general public and particularly the residents of Opolo/ Okutukutu and it’s Environs to remain calm and report any suspicious act(s) capable of inciting unrest in the state to the following numbers: 0703 457 8208, 0916 732 2691’
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