By Augustine Ehikioya
Moving against crimes, Police officials in Bayelsa State have arrested two suspected armed robbers in the State capital.
The suspects, who were arrested inside a Tricycle during a Stop and Search Operations at the Isaac Boro Express Way, Yenagoa, were in possession of a pistol.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bayelsa State Police Command, SP Asinim Butswat, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA).
It reads “Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a Barretta Pistol in their possession.
“The suspects; one Zion Kientei ‘m’ 28 years and one Solomon Deizigha ‘m’ 29 years were arrested inside a Tricycle with MOT Number 7501, during a Stop and Search Operations at the Isaac Boro Express Way, Yenagoa, on 22 May, 2022 at about 2140 hours.”
The statement said that investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be charged to court at the conclusion of the investigation.