Bayelsa police command, commenced investigation into the death of young man who allegedly lost his life due to a religious feud with a prominent African traditionalist in Bayelsa

Bayelsa state police command, commenced investigation into the death of a young man who allegedly lost his life due to a religious feud with a prominent African traditionalist in Bayelsa. The Bayelsa state police command press statement reads below.. 

BAYELSA STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS STATEMENT

POLICE COMMENCE INVESTIGATION INTO DEATH OF ODUTUA PATRICK PERESUODEI

The attention of the Bayelsa State Police Command has been drawn to viral videos circulating on social media platforms concerning the alleged murder of Odutua Patrick Peresuodei M aged 24 years, of Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The development has generated widespread public interest and mixed reactions across the State.

In view of the foregoing, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor psc, IICFIP, foosi has directed a full-scale investigation with a view to unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensuring that justice is served.

Preliminary investigation reveal that on 15th January, 2026, at about 1800 hours, one Bodmas Prince Kemepade 'M' of ICHC Centre, Tenacious Street, Edepie, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, allegedly arrested and brought  one Peresuodei Ondutimi Abbah 'M', aged 24 years and Peresuodei Destiny ''M", aged 22 years, both of Amassoma Community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, at their residence.The alleged suspects were brought in company  of his security details personnel of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over an alleged threat to life post on Facebook.

Upon their arrival at the Station, bruises were reportedly seen  on the bodies of the suspects by the Police. However, due to the seriousness of the allegation, investigation commenced immediately. Statements were obtained from the suspects, but Peresuodei Ondutimi Abbah (M) now deceased was observed not to be coherent in his statement and was  taken to the Police Clinic for medical examination and treatment. At the hospital, the attending doctor advised that the suspect be released to his relatives for proper medical attention.

 Subsequently, the suspects were released to a family member one Charles Edure . 

However, about two weeks after their release, reports surfaced on social media alleging that Peresuodei Ondutimi Abbah, who was released earlier, died on 30th January, 2026.The Command should not be dragged into this allegation of murder on social media platforms. However ,the Command has since lunched a manhunt on Bodmas and his cohorts.

The Bayelsa State Police Command appeals to members of the public to remain calm, avoid speculation, and refrain from spreading unverified information capable of hindering investigations or inflaming public tension. Individuals with useful and credible information are encouraged to cooperate with the Police to aid the ongoing investigation.

The Command reiterates its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and the rule of law, and assures the public that further developments will be communicated as investigations progresses. 

E Signed:

DSP Musa Mohammed, Anipr, foosi

Police Public Relations Officer

For: Commissioner of Police

Bayelsa State Command

Yenagoa.