Man Arrested for Killing Bayelsa Sand Dealer

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 41-year-old man named Somkiemi Tommy. He is linked to the murder of a sand business operator, Thankgod Kalaba, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Force Public Relations Officer Ani Iniedu shared this news in a statement on Monday.

According to Iniedu, Kalaba was killed after he went to the river on October 29, 2026. His body was reportedly tied to a boat and thrown into the water.

The police started investigating after they received reports about Kalaba's disappearance and suspected murder.

"Preliminary findings indicated that Somkiemi Tommy, 41, allegedly trailed and murdered the victim," the statement said.

Iniedu explained that the suspect supposedly tied Kalaba's body to a boat before dumping it in the river.

He mentioned that Tommy was arrested by police officers who worked together with local youths in Yenaka.

"Acting on the report, police operatives, in collaboration with Yenaka youths, successfully arrested the suspect," Iniedu stated.

He added that Tommy is currently in police custody. The command's Criminal Investigation Department has begun further investigations.