ODAHIEKWU OGUNDE, YENAGOA
The Bayelsa State Police Command says its operatives have foiled an armed robbery operation at Goldcoast Estate in Yenagoa, the state capital.
The police spokesman, Asinim Butswat, a Superintendent of Police said in a statement on Monday that the feat was achieved on Sunday.
He said during the incident which took place at about 3:am, unknown gunmen, suspected to be armed robbers, invaded Goldcoast Estate, Yenagoa, to rob the residents of the estate.
He said the residents of the estate contacted the command and patrol teams were drafted to the scene.
He added that the patrol teams responded swiftly and the robbery was foiled
Butswat said the Commissioner of Police, Mike Okoli, appealed to members of the public to always contact the Police Control room on 07034578208 and 09055555803, for a prompt response.