Tension In Bayelsa As Police, NDLEA Engage In Shootout

A violent confrontation erupted between the Nigeria Police and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Ekeki Police Division in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Thursday, causing panic among residents.

The clash occurred when NDLEA operatives attempted to arrest a suspected female drug peddler, who had been previously reported to the police.

Eyewitnesses claim that policemen from the Ekeki Police Division obstructed the NDLEA operatives, leading to an altercation.

The situation escalated, with several shots fired, causing panic among residents in the area.

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An eyewitness recounted hearing about six shots and witnessing the confrontation between the police and NDLEA operatives.

“As I was at the Bayelsa Newspaper Corporation, I heard some shots, about six shots, and I decided to find out. As I got to the Ekeki Police Division, I saw a confrontation between the police and NDLEA operatives,” the eyewitness said.

It was gathered that two operating vehicles of the NDLEA were shot in the process by the police to prevent the agency from taking the suspect away.

The eyewitness further stated that it was as if the police were allegedly providing cover for the drug suspect to carry out her drug business in the vicinity of the police division.

Hafsoh Isiaq

Hafsoh Isiaq is a graduate of Linguistics. An avid writer committed to creative, high-quality research and news reportage. She has considerable experience in writing and reporting across a variety of platforms including print and online.

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