The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three persons for allegedly tampering with a capped oil wellhead in Otuabagi community, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state.
The police also recovered tools suspected to have been used in the alleged operation, while three other suspects reportedly fled before security operatives arrived at the location.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Muhammed, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
According to him, the arrests followed a report received by the command at about 7:35 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, concerning suspected interference with the oil facility.
Muhammed said operatives attached to the Ogbia Police Division, working in collaboration with members of the Community Development Committee, promptly mobilised to the location and apprehended three suspects.
The arrested individuals were identified as Simeon Joshua Ezeke, Pere Thankgod and Gift Elijah.
The police spokesman identified the three suspects who escaped as Richard Johnbull, Ken and Nabhel Moses, adding that efforts were ongoing to track them down.
He said tools suspected to have been used in the alleged act were recovered at the scene.
The command disclosed that investigations had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the level of involvement of everyone connected to the alleged tampering.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, CP Ajao Adewale, warned residents against tampering with, damaging or interfering with public infrastructure and other valuable assets.
He described the protection of critical infrastructure as a collective responsibility and urged residents to demonstrate commitment to safeguarding government and community facilities.
Adewale warned that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
He also called on members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies.
The police assured residents that efforts were continuing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring everyone found responsible to justice.
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