Recall, it was earlier reported that the Bayelsa State Vigilante Service apprehended two suspects in connection with the killing of Miss Seiyefa Fred who was gunned down by cultists during an operation in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state capital.
Seiyefa Fred, a 100 level student of Niger Delta University in Amassoma, was attacked on Thursday, November 8, by suspected cultists who asked for her new iPhone which she reportedly gave to them after hesitating.
She was shot dead at close range near her compound in Amarata area.
Read the press statement below;
The partnership with relevant vigilant groups has paid off with the arrest of suspected cultists and recovery of firearm.
On 16 November, 2018, at about 0500hours, with the assistance of the Bayelsa State Vigilante Service, one Junior Daumunabo ‘m’ 20 years, of Ebis Mechanic Street Amarata, was arrested with a locally made pistol. The suspect led Police to arrest one Ayibakepreye Idionyo ‘m’ 30 years who allegedly supplied the locally made pistol.
Upon interrogation, Junior Daumunabo confessed to be a member of the Greenland cult group, he also confessed that he was a member of the gang that shot and killed Seiyefa Fred.
Investigation is ongoing to apprehend other gang members.
DSP ASINIM BUTSWAT
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
BAYELSA STATE COMMAND.
