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Bomb explosion rocks Bayelsa State Secretariat, 60-year-old suspect arrested

 


A suspected Improvised Explosive Device was detonated at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa. 
 
 
The explosion occurred at about 6:00 am on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
 
 
The spokesperson for the Bayelsa State Police Command, DSP Musa Muhammed, who confirmed the incident, said a 60-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene in connection with the explosion. 
 
“The Bayelsa State Police Command wish to inform the general public of a suspected IED explosion which occurred today, 11th February 2026, at about 0600hrs within the State Secretariat Complex.” the statement read. 
 
"The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor psc, IICFIP, foosi, immediately led the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Unit, Special Drone Unit and other Tactical Teams to the scene.
 
"On arrival at the scene the operatives of the Explosive Ordinance Unit swiftly contained the explosion. The area was immediately cordoned off and upon detailed search one unexploded IED was identified by EOD operatives and was rendered safe. No live lost, no property destroyed. 
 
"One Pentecost Elijah, 'm' 60 year old from Otuan Community in Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident. 
 
"He is currently under going interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department and upon conclusion the suspect will be charged to court.
 
The situation is under control and normalcy has been restored. Members of the public are advised to remain calm and continue with their lawful business activities."
 
Meanwhile, following the incident, the Bayelsa State Government ordered a temporary closure of work for four hours as a precautionary measure. 
 
The directive was issued by the Head of Service, Dr Wisdom Ebiye Sawyer. Security operatives, including the anti-bomb squad, cordoned off access roads leading to the State Secretariat and the Bayelsa State Government House while investigations and safety procedures were ongoing.





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