Bayelsa Vigilante Arrests 18-Year-Old Robbery Suspect in Amarata, Recovers Pistol

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Operatives of the Bayelsa State Vigilante Security Service have arrested 18-year-old Frank Emmanuel over an alleged armed robbery in the St. Mathias area of Amarata, Yenagoa. The arrest was reportedly made at about 8:50 a.m. with support from residents. Vigilante operatives said they recovered a locally made pistol during the operation. Residents linked the suspect to robberies targeting pedestrians in the area. He was also alleged to have links to a cult group, though this claim has not been independently verified. The suspect has been handed over to Operation DOO-AKPO of the Bayelsa State Police Command for investigation. He remains presumed innocent unless a court rules otherwise.

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