Four suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, were on Wednesday, nabbed by the operatives of the Anti-kidnapping unit Bayelsa State Command.
TrackNews learnt that the suspected robbers were arrested during a sting operation by officers at the hideout of the gang, at Amarata Community, Yenagoa, on 22nd March 2022, at about 0630 hours.
A statement, issued to TrackNews on Wednesday through the Police Public Relations Officer, Bayelsa State Command, SP Asinim Butswat, said the four suspected armed robbers were arrested while one Makarov pistol, a locally made pistol, ammunition and a Barret with cult insignia were recovered from them.
The statement reads âPreliminary investigation reveals that the suspects, one Seibokuro Keme Bradikumo âmâ 32 years, Agoli Frank âmâ 30 years, Ebi Newton âmâ 29 years and Dume Odigom Bright âmâ 24 years, were responsible for recent robberies in Amarata and environs.
During a search on their hideout, Police operatives recovered a Makarov pistol, .9mm ammunition, a locally made pistol, Cartridges, and a black barret with the inscription âDeebam 1991â.
The suspects have confessed to being members of the Bobos cult group and are cooperating with the Police in its investigation.
