Dynamite explosion near hotel presidential suspect will soon be charged to court -police

The statement read;  “Regarding the previous explosion that occurred along the Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway on June 25, 2024, the arrested suspect, who sustained serious bodily injuries and has since been undergoing treatment, has been identified as Preye Josiah, alias Metusah, aged 40 years and a native of Kabiama Community of Sagbama LGA of Bayelsa State.

“Investigations revealed that Preye Josiah has been on the police wanted list for participating in some high-profile bank robberies led by one Daniel Gogo, alias Full Payment, between 2012 and 2016, where three AK-47 rifles, a Lar rifle, 360 rounds of live ammunition, 20 magazines, five dynamites, two pistols, a rifle servicing equipment, and three exotic cars were recovered in Bayelsa State by operatives of the then IGP-IRT.

“Preye, who was evasive to police arrest, was identified as the dynamite detonating expert of the gang. The suspect has also informed operatives of the command that the explosion was a result of dynamite. He is a member of the Vikings Confraternity. Efforts are still ongoing to arrest others involved in the crime.

According to the statement, operatives from the anti-bomb unit deployed in the scene identified a crater created in front of the building where the device was placed, causing shockwaves and damaging the glass of the windows and doors.

The statement said, “Eyewitness accounts around the time the explosion was heard revealed that a car had been parked a few metres from the APP Secretariat, and two men had alighted from the car, walked to the building, and ignited the suspected device before throwing it at the secretariat.

“They then got back in the vehicle and drove off.

“The discovery of a crater and other pieces of evidence, as well as eyewitness accounts, indicate the detonation of an explosive device.

“Thankfully, no loss of life was recorded, but damage was done to the front of the building. Samples from the site of the explosion have been taken for further forensic investigation.

“Operatives of the command have been detailed to intensify efforts to investigate and apprehend all suspects involved in this incident.”