The Bayelsa State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a social media report claiming that four girls were discovered dead in an uncompleted building in Akenfa, Yenagoa.
In an official statement released on Tuesday, the command categorically denied the incident, stating that no such deaths occurred and no reports of any fatalities were received at the Akenfa Police Station or anywhere in the Yenagoa metropolis.
The police, however, confirmed the arrest of a suspected ritualist on Monday, January 19, 2026, at around 3:30 p.m. Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit responded to a distress call and apprehended one Ogbe Joseph (male) inside an underground apartment believed to be a shrine, located within an uncompleted storey building in Akenfa Community, Yenagoa.
According to the statement, the suspect was arrested for allegedly attempting to use a 49-year-old man (name withheld) for suspected ritual purposes.
The victim, who appeared drugged and weakened, was rescued alive and immediately taken to a hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
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The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State, CP Daniel Iyamah
urged the public to disregard unverified information and avoid spreading false reports that could incite panic or fear. Citizens were encouraged to verify information through official channels and to report any suspicious activities promptly.
The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, providing contact numbers for the control room: 07034578208 and 09167322691.
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