A 68-year-old man and his son have been arrested by the operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command for allegedly being in unlawful possession of four single-barrel guns along the Igbogene–Tombia Expressway in Yenagoa, the state capital, reports thegazellenews.com.
The Bayelsa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, confirmed the development through a statement issued on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026.
According to Mohammed, the suspects, identified as Tibi Friday, 68, of Futoro Gbene Community in Ekeremor Local Government Area and his 36-year-old son, Oyabrade Tibi, were arrested during a routine stop-and-search operation carried out by officers attached to the Anti-Vice Unit at about 10:30 a.m. on July 6
The state police image-maker, who disclosed that the father and son were travelling in a commercial tricycle to Abua in neighbouring Rivers State when operatives intercepted the vehicle for a search, added that during the operation, officers reportedly discovered four single-barrel guns concealed inside a sack and covered with sticks in what investigators believe was an attempt to evade detection.
“The Bayelsa State Police Command under the leadership of CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor has recorded another significant operational breakthrough with the arrest of two suspects in possession of four single-barrel guns.
“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yenagoa, for discreet investigation to ascertain the source of the firearms and identify any other persons connected with the offence.
“The Command reiterates its commitment to combating the proliferation of illegal firearms and other violent crimes across the state. The Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with credible and timely information that will aid ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and security,” Mohammed said in the statement.
While stating that preliminary investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the firearms and whether other persons are connected to the alleged offence, the state police publist added that the case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yenagoa, for further investigation.
Mohammed reaffirmed the command commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal firearms and other violent crimes across the state, urging residents to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information that would assist security agencies in protecting lives and property.
