The Bayelsa State Police Command says it has neutralised a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion within the State Secretariat complex in Yenagoa, the state capital, on Wednesday.
The suspected explosion occurred at about 6:00 am, according to a statement on Facebook by Musa Mohammed, the command spokesperson.
Mohammed said that Iyamah Daniel Edebor, the commissioner of police in Bayelsa, immediately led the explosive ordinance disposal (E0D) 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.
Muhammed added that a 60-year old suspect named Pentecost Elijah from Otuan community in southern Ijaw LGA of 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 police assured that the situation has been put under control and normalcy has been restored.
“Members of the public are advised to remain calm and continue with their lawful business activities,” the statement read.