Police arrest student over fake bandit invasion report in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old assemblage pupil for allegedly creating and circulating a mendacious societal media study claiming that bandits had invaded parts of the authorities and were being held by militants demanding a N50 cardinal ransom.

Commissioner of Police Daniel Iyamah disclosed the apprehension portion addressing journalists successful Yenagoa on Friday, stating that the misleading post, which surfaced connected June 5, 2026, sparked fearfulness among residents and disrupted commercialized and world activities successful immoderate communities.

According to the police, the fabricated study alleged that equipped bandits had entered Bayelsa communities earlier being captured by militants who demanded ₦50 cardinal for their release.

“The work generated wide interest among residents and triggered panic successful respective communities,” Iyamah said.

The commissioner explained that the viral study peculiarly affected Polaku Community and adjacent areas, wherever disquieted parents hurried to schools to prime up their children portion concern activities were temporarily halted.

“As a effect of the mendacious report, parents successful Polaku Community and its environs rushed to schools to prime up their children, portion commercialized activities were temporarily disrupted, and galore citizens became apprehensive ab...