The Bayelsa state police command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the invasion of the court proceedings in the state.
Recall that suspected political thugs numbering over 30 on Thursday, disrupted proceedings in the hearing of a suit into the disputed ward, local government and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
JOURNALIST101 reported that the Judge was later whisked to safety by his police orderly.
A statement by the police said the duo of Promise Ogilogi (male) and Azibabin Adiki (male) were arrested on April 13, 2022 in connection to the incident.
The statement says, “The Bayelsa State Police Command has remanded two suspects in prison custody for their involvement in the invasion of the Bayelsa State High court and attack on High court judge. The suspects; one Promise Ogilogi ‘m’ and Azibabin Adiki ‘m’ were arrested on 13 April 2022.
“The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Ben Nebolisa Okolo, fdc has charged police operatives to intensify efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects and warn unequivocally, that the command is poised to deal decisively with anyone or group of persons who hide under any guise to disrupt the peace in the state.
“The Command hereby assures members of the public, particularly the Judiciary that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and sanctity of the courtroom and to forestall future occurrence,” the statement added.
