Police arrest eight people for attacking NDU student in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested eight people suspected of attacking a 300-level student of the Niger Delta University, Amassoma. The student, identified as Prince Hansen, was allegedly assaulted by the group.

Police operatives from the Violent Crime Response Unit made the arrests after receiving a distress call. The call reported that a group of young men attacked the student at a hotel on Mike Okokpo Street in Yenagoa.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, shared this information in a statement on Saturday. He said the attack happened around 10 p.m. on July 14, 2026.

Mohammed explained, "Following a distress call by a public-spirited individual along Mike Okokpo Street, Yenagoa, that a group of eight young men suspected to be cultists lodged in a hotel ganged up and beat one Prince Hansen, a 300-level student of the Niger Delta University, Amassoma, within the hotel premises, causing him grievous bodily harm over an allegation that the victim was owing N70,000, operatives attached to the Violent Crime Response Unit swung into action."

He named the suspects as Desmond Linus, 20; Richman Serbokuro, 21; Plain Lion, 19; Richman Joel, 20; Solomon Damian, 23; Destiny Serbokuro, 24; Isaac Goodnews, 22; and Theresa Francis, 22. Six of these suspects are students at the Niger Delta University, Amassoma.

During a search, police found several items on the suspects. These included a substance believed to be Indian hemp, Swinol, and charms.

Mohammed mentioned that investigations are still ongoing. The suspects will face prosecution when the investigation wraps up.

The police also stressed their commitment to fighting cultism and other violent crimes in Bayelsa State. "The command reiterates its unwavering commitment to combating cultism and other violent crimes across the state. Members of the public are encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to the police to enhance public safety and security," he said.