The Police in Bayelsa State, on Wednesday, prevented an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, from detonation at the State Secretariat in Yenagoa.

The Bayelsa State Police Command, accordingly, informed the general public of a suspected IED explosion which occurred on Wednesday, at about 0600hrs within the State Secretariat Complex.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bayelsa State Command,

Yenagoa, DSP Musa Mohammed, in a statement, indicated that the Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor, immediately led the Explosive Ordinance Disposal, EOD, Unit, Special Drone Unit and other Tactical Teams to the scene.

The PPRO narrated that on arrival at the scene, the operatives of the Explosive Ordinance Unit swiftly contained the explosion.

According to the PPRO, "the area was immediately cordoned off and upon detailed search, one unexploded IED was identified by EOD operatives and was rendered safe. No live lost, no property destroyed."

The PPRO stated that one Pentecost Elijah, 'm' 60 year old, from Otuan Community, Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident. He is currently under going interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department and upon conclusion the suspect will be charged to court, Mohammed said.

He maintained that the situation is under control and normalcy has been restored, adding that members of the public are advised to remain calm and continue with their lawful business activities.