Zone 16 Police Command headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has

paraded ten individuals accused of various offenses, including internet

fraud, possession of charms and illegal drugs, and involvement in ritualistic

activities.

Speaking to the press at the command’s headquarters in Yenagoa, the

Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Ewhoborwo Emonena Gunn,

revealed that the suspects were apprehended in Port Harcourt, Rivers

State. The arrested individuals are: Godwill (23 years old), Princewill

Oguama (20 years old), Anyanwu Oluebube (19 years old), Tochukwu

Ajaegbu (27 years old), Daniel Samuel (21 years old), Akanimoh Joshua

(22 years old), Chukwunye Ubeh (19 years old), Peter James (28 years

old), Gentle Nelson (22 years old), and Ruth Kossiwa (22 years old).

Gunn noted that the arrests occurred on Monday at No. 4, Peterson

Avenue, Ogbogoro, Port Harcourt. Following their arrest, the suspects will

face arraignment and prosecution once the investigations are completed.

He further added that the suspects admitted to engaging in various

fraudulent activities, with evidence supporting their confessions. They will

be prosecuted once the investigation is finalized.

The Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone 16, Paul Alifa Omata,

reaffirmed his officers’ commitment to safeguarding the lives and property

of residents in Bayelsa and Rivers states. He emphasized that the police

are diligently fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities, and the Inspector

General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reiterated his commitment to

ensuring public safety and security.

During the press conference, Ruth Kossiwa, the sole female suspect,

claimed that she was visiting her boyfriend of one month when she was

detained along with the others on Monday morning.