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By: Odieh Ramon.

‎In furtherance of the ongoing investigation into the death of one Patrick Peresoudei, the Bayelsa State Police Command has commenced the interrogation of four personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) who allegedly accompanied one Bodmas Kemepadei to Amassoma Community, where Patrick Peresoudei was arrested, taken to the residence of Bodmas Kemepadei in Yenagoa, and reportedly subjected to torture before his death.
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‎According to a press statement signed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is also interrogating the Investigating Team attached to Operation Restore Peace (Operation Puff Adder). The Police remain committed to conducting a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Patrick Peresoudei.
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‎All suspects who are alleged to have been involved in the incident will be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law if found culpable. Meanwhile, the Command has activated its intelligence network to locate and arrest the prime suspect, Bodmas Kemepadei, who is at large.
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‎The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Police Command, CP Iyamah Daniel, psc, IICFIP, FOOSI, appeals to members of the public for their continued support and understanding. Members of the Public are urged to volunteer useful information that will assist the Police in their investigation.

In related development, the Public Relations Officer, Solomon Ogbere, Bayelsa NSCDC, has confirmed in a statement the involvement of their personnel.
According to him, “yes, our personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were with Bodmas Kemepadei on the day of the incident because they were attached to him based on a Security firm to protect pipeline infrastructures, and upon realising it was a case of cyberbullying, they retreated and advised Mr Bodmas to take the matter to the police. And Patrick was handed over to the police based on their advice.”

“The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) does not tolerate illegality, and we are open to investigation, and the personnel involved have already given a statement to the police.

We will allow due process, as the Commandant frowns at anything illegal. NSCDC does not tolerate crimanilites and anyone found guilty will face the full weight of the law.”