Thursday, February 12, 2026 - A suspected Improvised Explosive Device was detonated at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa.
The explosion occurred at about 6:00 am on Wednesday,
February 11, 2026.
The spokesperson for the Bayelsa State Police Command, DSP
Musa Muhammed, who confirmed the incident, said a 60-year-old suspect was
arrested at the scene in connection with the explosion.
“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 statement
read.
"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
identified 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."
Meanwhile, following the incident, the Bayelsa State
Government ordered a temporary closure of work for four hours as a
precautionary measure.
The directive was issued by the Head of Service, Dr Wisdom
Ebiye Sawyer. Security operatives, including the anti-bomb squad, cordoned off
access roads leading to the State Secretariat and the Bayelsa State Government
House while investigations and safety procedures were ongoing.
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