In Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, the local vigilante group made a significant breakthrough today as they apprehended a suspected cultist believed to be behind a series of criminal activities that have been plaguing business owners in the area.
The suspect, identified as a notorious member of a cult group, was arrested during a coordinated operation in the early hours of the morning.
According to eyewitnesses, the vigilante group, acting on intelligence reports from concerned residents, tracked the suspect to his hideout in the Okaka neighborhood.
The suspect had been reportedly harassing and extorting business owners, forcing many to shut down their operations due to threats and fear of violence.
The leader of the vigilante group, stated that the suspect had been on their watchlist following numerous complaints from business owners and residents. “This arrest is a victory for the community.
The suspect has been a thorn in the flesh of many hardworking individuals, and we are glad to have apprehended him today. We will continue to work closely with the police to ensure that he faces the full wrath of the law,” he said.
Residents and business owners have expressed relief and gratitude towards the vigilante group, praising their efforts to restore peace and security in the community. “We have been living in fear for too long.
This arrest gives us hope that we can finally go about our businesses without worrying about extortion and violence,” a local shop owner remarked.
