Bayelsa State Police Command arrested a suspect linked to the circulation of a viral private video of a young girl on social media platforms.
This was made known in a statement shared by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Musa Mohammed, on Friday.
According to Mohammed, the 24-year-old suspect, Godgift Bai from Ogbolomabiri in Nembe Local Government Area, was arrested in Yenagoa, the state capital, on September 3, 2024.
The statement read, “The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the viral nude video of a young girl circulating on various social media platforms.
“Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP. Alonyenu Idu, operatives of the Cyber Crime Unit carried out a thorough investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect, Godgift Bai, a 24-year-old male from Ogbolomabiri in Nembe Local Government Area. He was apprehended in Yenagoa on September 3, 2024.
“The command condemns the act of cyberstalking, especially targeting vulnerable individuals, and reiterates its commitment to curbing such crimes and related offenses within the state.
“Furthermore, the command urges the public to refrain from online exploitation of individuals.
“Investigations are ongoing, and the suspect will be charged to court accordingly.”