The Bayelsa State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested fourteen (14) suspects and recovered firearms and other exhibits in Ogboinbiri community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The arrests followed a joint operation by the Police and personnel of the Joint Task Force, who executed a search warrant on 10th May at the premises of one “Lionface,” identified as a loyalist to the former Youth President of Ogboinbiri community, Mr. Pere Experience, and the Deputy Paramount Ruler of the community.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that during the operation, security operatives recovered four (4) pump-action guns, three (3) packets of cartridges, and four (4) operational speed boats mounted with engines suspected to have been used for criminal activities along the waterways.
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These developments were confirmed in a statement on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bayelsa State Command, DSP Musa Mohammed.
He confirmed the arrest of 14 suspects in connection with the operation, adding that efforts are ongoing to arrest the principal suspect, popularly known as “Lionface,” who is currently at large.
The statement reads: “The Bayelsa State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor, in collaboration with the Joint Task Force (JTF), has recorded a major operational breakthrough following the arrest of fourteen (14) suspects and the recovery of firearms and other exhibits in OGBOINBIRI COMMUNITY Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that on 10th May 2026, at about 1430 hours, Police Operatives attached to the command and personnels of the Joint Task Force, acting on credible intelligence, carried out a search warrant at the premises of one “Lionface,” identified as a loyalist to the former Youth President of OGBOINBIRI COMMUNITY, Southern Ijaw LGA, Mr. Pere Experience, and the Deputy Paramount Ruler of the community.
“During the operation, the operatives recovered four (4) pump-action guns, three (3) packets of cartridges, and four (4) operational speed boats mounted with engines suspected to have been used for criminal activities along the waterways.
“Fourteen (14) suspects were arrested in connection with the operation, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the principal suspect, popularly known as “Lionface,” who is currently at large.
“The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor, psc, IICFIP, foosi, commended the operatives for the successful operation and reassured residents of the Command commitment to sustaining the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements across the State.
“The CP further urged members of the public to continue to support security agencies with timely and useful information that will aid ongoing efforts to rid the state of crime and criminality.”