41-year-old nabbed over Bayelsa sand dealer’s death
Police have arrested a 41-year-old man, Somkiemi Tommy, for the alleged murder of a sand dealer, Thankgod Kalaba, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Read More: https://punchng.com/41-year-old-nabbed-over-bayelsa-sand-dealers-death/
A 41-year-old man, identified as Somkiemi Tommy, has been apprehended by the Nigeria Police Force for the alleged murder of a sand dealer named Thankgod Kalaba in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The Force's Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, revealed this information in a statement on Monday. According to Iniedu, Kalaba was found dead on October 29, 2026, after he went to the river with his body allegedly tied to a boat and submerged in the water.
The police initiated an investigation following a report about the victim's disappearance and suspected murder. The preliminary findings suggest that Kalaba was tracked down and killed by Tommy. The suspect allegedly tied Kalaba's body to a boat before sinking it in the river. The suspect was apprehended by police officers working alongside youths in Yenagoa, following a report of the victim's disappearance.
He is currently in police custody, while the Criminal Investigation Department continues to probe the case.
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