Hunter stops streetlight theft on Bayelsa road
Three men were caught trying to steal solar streetlights along the Bulou-Orua–Ebedebiri Road in Sagbama, Bayelsa State. The suspects, Ayebademone Peremobowei and Peres John, were apprehended by a local hunter and are now in police custody. According to police spokesman DSP Musa Mohammed, the suspects are from nearby Tungbo town. The incident highlights ongoing issues with vandalism and theft of public infrastructure in the area.
What happened
- Two men were caught in the early hours of Sunday, April 19, 2026, attempting to steal solar streetlights in Sagbama, Bayelsa State.
- The suspects were apprehended by a local hunter and handed over to the police for investigation and possible prosecution.
- Police spokesman DSP Musa Mohammed confirmed the arrest and identified the suspects as Ayebademone Peremobowei and Peres John.
- Over 100 solar lights installed by the NDDC have reportedly gone missing, impacting development and security in the area.
- In December 2024, two suspected vandals were electrocuted while trying to steal streetlight poles in Sagbama.
