The Bayelsa State Police Command have dispelled reports that thugs dressed in police uniforms raided Nembe Bassambiri community in the state on Saturday, August 12.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Asinim Butswat, disclosed this is in a press release signed and issued on Monday.
He stated that it was, rather, a sting operation by operatives of the SWAT and mobile policemen.
According to the statement, the operation was duly carried out, following necessary guidelines, no lives were lost, some arms and ammunition were recovered and suspects were arrested.
The statement read, “Contrary to the misleading information being circulated on social media platforms, that armed thugs dressed in Police Uniforms invaded Nembe Bassambiri community, on 12 August 2023.
“The Bayelsa State Police Command wishes to state categorically that a detachment of Mobile Policemen (PMF) and SWAT operatives from Force Headquarters, Abuja carried out a sting operation in Nembe Bassambiri on 12 August 2023, Some Arms and ammunition were recovered and suspects were arrested.
“The sting operation was conducted professionally, based on the standard operating procedure of the Nigeria Police Force. No life was lost. Members of the community are urged to go about their lawful and legitimate businesses as the Police would not harass or intimidate any law abiding citizen.
“Investigation is ongoing and the outcome would be made Public.”
