Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State have taken 41-year-old Somkiemi Tommy into custody following the brutal murder of sand business operator Thankgod Kalaba in Yenagoa. The tragic incident, which unfolded in late October 2026, sparked swift investigations by law enforcement officers working alongside community members to apprehend the primary suspect.
According to official statements released on Monday, November 9, 2026, by the command's spokesperson, Ani Iniedu, the victim went missing after heading to the river on October 29, 2026. Investigators later discovered that Kalaba's body had been allegedly bound to a watercraft and submerged beneath the river's surface to conceal the crime.
Why was the suspect arrested?
Preliminary investigations revealed that the perpetrator allegedly trailed the sand merchant before executing the attack. Prompted by an official missing person report and suspicions of foul play, police detectives swung into action. Through a coordinated effort involving local youths from Yenaka, authorities successfully tracked down and captured Somkiemi Tommy.
What happens next in the investigation?
The apprehended suspect remains detained in police custody as inquiries deepen. The state command's Criminal Investigation Department has taken charge of the ongoing proceedings to uncover further details surrounding the tragic event and ensure accountability under the law.