The Police in Bayelsa have launched a manhunt for the killers of two National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members in the state.
Suspected cultists on Wednesday night attacked the residence of corps members along School Road in Yenagoa, killing two and injuring another critically
In a statement on Thursday the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Asinim Butswat, restated the commitment of the Police to fighting crime and all forms of criminality in the state.
He said “The victim was rescued safely and two locally-fabricated AK47 rifle were recovered, while a suspect was arrested,” the spokesman said. “The armed robbers instantly shot and killed one corps member, Oluwatobi Popoola, male, 30 years; they also shot one George Onokpoma, male.
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“The victims were rushed to the Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, where George Onokpoma was confirmed dead, while Anthony Dada is responding to treatment.
“The command has launched a manhunt for the unknown gunmen, and investigation is ongoing.’’
Butswat also disclosed that two masked gunmen operating on a motorcycle, kidnapped an eight-year-old girl in their home in Yenagoa, at about 8.10 p.m. on Monday.
He, however, said that the girl, Dora, daughter of one 40-year-old Amara Diekedie, had been safely rescued.
He said that when the command’s control room was alerted, it responded swiftly, pursuing the kidnappers and gunned down one of them.
