BAYELSA STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS STATEMENT

POLICE COMMENCE INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF PERESUODEI ONDUTIMI ABBAH

The attention of the Bayelsa State Police Command has been drawn to viral videos circulating on various social media platforms regarding the alleged murder of Peresuodei Ondutimi Abbah (M), aged 24 years, of Amassoma Community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. This 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, fsi, has directed a full-scale investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and to ensure that justice is served.

Preliminary investigations 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 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, from their residence to the Police Station.

The arrest was carried out in the company of security personnel from the 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 observed on the bodies of the suspects by the Police. Due to the seriousness of the allegation, investigation commenced immediately, and statements were obtained from the suspects. However, Peresuodei Ondutimi Abbah, now deceased, was observed to be incoherent while giving his statement and was subsequently taken to the Police Clinic for medical examination and treatment.

At the clinic, the attending medical officer advised that the suspect be released to his relatives for proper medical attention. Consequently, 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 had earlier been released, died on 29th January, 2026.

While the Command should not be unjustly dragged into allegations of murder on social media, it has nevertheless launched a manhunt for Bodmas Prince Kemepade and his cohorts in order to ascertain the truth and ensure accountability where necessary.

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. Members of the public 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 progress.

E-Signed:
DSP Musa Mohammed, ANIPR, fsi
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police,
Bayelsa State Command,
Yenagoa.