Cops Nab Culprits for Brutal Slaying in Bayelsa
Bayelsa Police Detain Slayers of Government Diri's Relative, plus Three Additional Individuals
In a chilling turn of events, the authorities in Bayelsa State have taken three suspected killers off the streets, following the gruesome murder of Odeinyefa Ogbolosingha, a relative of Governor Douye Diri, and two others.
According to our sources, the horrific incident transpired in the tranquil Kalaba community, part of the Yenagoa Local Government Area.
While acknowledging the shocking nature of the act, the police announced that the killings were allegedly orchestrated by three individuals: Gideon Atama (32), Bethlehem Nwanlia (49), and Clever Ovo (33).
During a press briefing in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, revealed that the hunt for the killers led to the capture of Clever Ovo. Remarkably, Ovo confessed to his involvement in the heinous act and shockingly admitted that he was a part of the notorious Endurance Amagbein gang.
Idu emphasized the gang's notoriety, highlighting its criminal activities in the region. The commissioner also shed light on the fact that the alleged ringleader of the gang, Endurance Amagbein, is wanted by the Nigerian Army for his alleged role in the killing of 16 soldiers in the Ughelli South, Delta State, in 2024.
In a related development, Gideon Atama, another member of the gang, was apprehended with a cellphone and dressed in camouflage military attire. Upon examination, the police discovered incriminating evidence, including images of assorted firearms and voice notes chronicling their previous criminal exploits. The investigation also uncovered indications that the gang was involved in the destruction of infrastructure and facilities in the area, with statements suggesting that they had sponsors aiding their activities.
In another significant operation, a 200-year-old boat captain, Danile Williams, was arrested following accusations of his involvement in pipeline vandalism. Williams was alleged to have participated in a recent attack on the Tebedaba-Brass trunkline at Lakosogbene community.
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The leader of the Endurance Amagbein gang, responsible for the slaying of Odeinyefa Ogbolosingha, is none other than Endurance Amagbein. This notorious figure has been pursued by the Nigerian Army since he was allegedly implicated in the killing of 16 soldiers at Okuama community in Ughelli South, Delta State, in 2024[1][2][3].
The Endurance Amagbein gang's sinister activities in Bayelsa State encompass the brutal killing of high-profile individuals, including the murder of Ogbolosingha, as well as the Paramount Ruler of the Kalaba Community and Chairman of the Community Development Committee, Kolibo Amabelimo, and Samuel Oburo[1][2][3]. Moreover, investigations have uncovered evidence suggesting the gang's involvement in the malicious destruction of installations and facilities in the region[1][2].
The suspects apprehended in connection with these crimes include Clever Ovo, who admitted to his connection with the gang, while Gideon Atama and Bethlehem Nwalia remain at large[1][2][3]. Tragically, Perekebi Nwanlia, another suspect, has passed away[2][3].
- The Nigerian Army has been pursuing Endurance Amagbein, leader of the notorious Endurance Amagbein gang, since he was allegedly implicated in the killing of 16 soldiers at Okuama community in Ughelli South, Delta State, in 2024.
- The Endurance Amagbein gang, which has been active in Bayelsa State, is known to have been involved in various crimes, including the brutal killing of high-profile individuals such as Odeinyefa Ogbolosingha, the Paramount Ruler of the Kalaba Community and Chairman of the Community Development Committee, Kolibo Amabelimo, and Samuel Oburo.
- The police in Bayelsa State have apprehended Clever Ovo, a member of the Endurance Amagbein gang, who admitted to his involvement in the gang's activities, while Gideon Atama and Bethlehem Nwalia are still at large.
- In a related development, the police in Bayelsa State have also arrested Danile Williams, a 200-year-old boat captain, accused of his involvement in pipeline vandalism in Lakosogbene community.
