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The Coroner’s Court sitting in Yenagoa on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, recalled the Investigating Police Officer (IPO), Inspector Eyoroere Barnabas, to provide further clarification on alleged discrepancies, unclear details, and contentious issues surrounding the ongoing inquest into the death of Patrick Peresuodei. During the proceedings, Inspector Barnabas responded to questions regarding why the deceased was…
In continuation of the Light Up Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency project, the Member Representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, has installed solar-powered street lights along the New Expressway leading to Oporoma, the headquarters of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. The project is aimed at improving road visibility, enhancing security, and ensuring…
By Robinson Ere Erebi Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei is steadily redefining grassroots representation through impactful community projects aimed at improving the lives of rural people across Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency. His ongoing solar street light installations in various communities are bringing renewed hope, improved security, and economic opportunities to residents. In Peremabiri and Okigbene…
Reports say Police have arrested two persons including the Bayelsa State sender of the barretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition that led to the killing of Oghenemine Ogidi by ASP Nuhu Usman in Effurun, Delta state. A source said two suspects were moved into the Effurun Area Command under the Delta State Police Command…
By Godgift Obodo A retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 16, covering Bayelsa and Rivers states, Mr. Johnson O. Adenola, has called on upcoming police officers to key into the reforms of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and uphold the integrity of the force. AIG Adenola made the call during his…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has announced a major operational reform in the Nigeria Police Force with the creation and nationwide deployment of Violent Crime Response Units (VCRUs). Naijapunchnews reports that the new units will replace Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams across the country. Disu disclosed this on Tuesday during an emergency…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the transfer of 1,332 police officers from the Delta State Command following the controversial extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun. The development comes amid growing public outrage over the alleged killing, reportedly carried out by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Nuhu Usman….
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised the electoral committee for the forthcoming Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) election to be fair to all contestants and ensure a credible process. Governor Diri gave the charge on Tuesday when the IYC President, Comrade Jonathan Lokpobiri, presented the Dr. Charles Ikimi-led electoral committee to him at…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that officers dismissed over their alleged involvement in the killing of Mene Ogidi have been transferred to the appropriate authorities for prosecution. In a statement released on Monday, police authorities disclosed that the decision followed the conclusion of internal disciplinary proceedings, which found the officers culpable of serious misconduct…
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday received the Governor of Taraba State, H.E. Agbu Kefas, alongside High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo) and other prominent stakeholders at the Government House in Yenagoa. The delegation included Hon. Julius Pondi, Engr. Kestin Pondi, Joshua Machaiver, Pastor Ruben Wilson, and Mr….
