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Man arrested over homicide of Bayelsa sand seller
Crime
A 41-year-old man, Somkiemi Tommy, has been arrested over the alleged homicide of a sand enterprise operator, Thankgod Kalaba, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a press release on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Iniedu stated Kalaba was reportedly murdered after going to the river on October 29, 2026, together with his physique allegedly tied to a ship and submerged within the water.
Iniedu stated the police commenced an investigation following a report concerning the sufferer’s disappearance and suspected homicide.
“Preliminary findings indicated that the victim was allegedly trailed and murdered by Somkiemi Tommy, 41,” the statement read.
“Acting on the report, police operatives, in collaboration with Yenaka youths, efficiently arrested the suspect,” Iniedu acknowledged.
He added that Tommy was in police custody, whereas the command’s Criminal Investigation Department had commenced additional investigations.
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