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Police nab suspected armed robber, recover pistol, drugs, bulletproof vest in Bayelsa

The operatives of Operation Puff Adder 2, Bayelsa State Command, has arrested a suspected armed robber, recovered a locally made pistol, eight cartridges, illicit drugs and an Army camouflage bulletproof vest.

While acting on a tip-off, the operatives arrested the suspect, one Teke Kolokolo, a 37-years-old male, along Ayama Road, Famgbe, Yenagoa.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Asinim Butswat said, “after the suspect was arrested, a search was conducted in his house where the Army camouflage bulletproof vest was recovered.”

The statement further explained that “the suspect is cooperating with the Police and he will soon appear in court at the conclusion of the investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Mike Okoli, advised residents to always volunteer useful information that will assist the Police in fishing out criminals in the State,” he said.

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