Suspected Ritualist Caught with Fresh Human Heart, CP Iyamah Directs Immediate and thorough Investigation
Yenagoa – The attention of the Bayelsa State Police Command has been drawn to a publication making the rounds on social media with the caption “Ritualist Caught with Fresh Human Heart.”
Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect, one Peter Alale ‘m’, 40 years, from Agbere Community, Sagbama LGA, Bayelsa State, has been arrested and was found in possession of a broken white plate containing suspected human parts.
Upon interrogation the suspect claimed to have found the suspected human parts at Sagbama Council Secretariat Junction, Mile 3, Sagbama and was attempting to dispose them in a nearby bush before he was arrested. Furthermore the exhibits have been recorvered for medical examination and analysis to ascertain whether they are human parts.
The Commissioner of Police Bayelsa State Command, CP Iyamah Daniel, psc, IICFIP, foosi, has directed a thorough and immediate investigation into the incident and urge members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified or sensational information that may cause unnecessary panic.
The Bayelsa State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and will continue to take decisive action against all forms of criminality.
DSP Musa Mohammed, Anipr, foosi
Police Public Relations Officer
Bayelsa State Command
Yenagoa
6th May 2026.
