Bayelsa Police Parades 22 Teenage Cultists, Armed Robbery Suspect

The state Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mutan, said that among the suspects, are those involved in the killing and murder of the 17 years old year one student of the Niger Delta University, Seifeya Fred.

The suspected killer of a police coporal, Sammy Saturday, last month was also paraded, the police boss said.

Among the suspects, are 17 teenage cultists and seven armed robbers.

Mutan said the suspects were apprehended with the assistance of the state vigilante service and other stakeholders.

The Commissioner who resumed office few week ago, said he observed that most of the prevalent crimes in the state like armed robbery and rape are all related to cultism, calling for the cooperation of Bayelsans to help curb it.

He said the command as a counter security measure will no longer wait for the criminals to come out and perpetuate their nefarious activities, but will intensify their operations on their hide outs.

Some of the suspects who spoke with newsmen confirmed their involvement with the various cult groups in the state, especially the Greenlanders and Icelenders.