From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa
The Bayelsa State Police Command is investigating circumstances surrounding the discovery of a female lifeless body in Etegwe, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.
Residents around the Alkali Street were said to have woken up, yesterday morning, to discover the body dumped in a sewer in the area.
The sight of the body caused panic among the residents and calls were placed to the police to alert them about the discovery.
Investigations revealed that no resident of the area was willing to go near to identify the body and ascertain whether she was a resident of the area. Findings gathered from residents indicated that she must have been a victim of kidnappers and murdered by her abductors.
“Yes, we woke up this morning and discovered the body of a lady in the gutter in our area. The way the body was dumped suggested that it was done in a hurry. Only the down part of the body was covered while the head down to the abdomen was inside the gutter.
We have reported to the police and a police team has come to the area to evacuate the body. They asked a few questions from some residents before leaving,” a resident of the area said.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Musa Mohammed, who confirmed the story, said a police team from Ekeki Police Division was at the scene.
“The body of a lady was discovered this morning and the police were informed. A team from Ekeki Police Division was at the scene to evacuate the body and commence investigations,” he said.
Recently, there have been heightened concerns over the activities of kidnappers and suspected ritualists in the state in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The suspected syndicate are believed to be using commercial tricycles to lure their victims to where they are hypnotised and whisked away.