BAYELSA STATE POLICE COMMAND
POLICE NEUTRALISE SUSPECTED IED EXPLOSION, ONE SUSPECT ARRESTED IN YENAGOA
The Bayelsa State Police Command wish to inform the general public of a suspected IED explosion which occurred today, 11th February 2026, at about 0600hrs within the State Secretariat Complex.
The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor psc, IICFIP, foosi, immediately led the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Unit, Special Drone Unit and other Tactical Teams to the scene.
On arrival at the scene the operatives of the Explosive Ordinance Unit swiftly contained the explosion.
The area was immediately cordoned off and upon detailed search one unexploded IED was indentified by EOD operatives and was rendered safe. No live lost, no property destroyed. One Pentecost Elijah, ‘m’ 60 year old from Otuan Community in Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident. He is currently under going interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department and upon conclusion the suspect will be charged to court.
The situation is under control and normalcy has been restored. Members of the public are advised to remain calm and continue with their lawful business activities.
DSP MUSA MOHAMMED Anipr, foosi
Police Public Relations Officer
Bayelsa State Command
Yenagoa
11th February, 2026.
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