The Bayelsa State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspect linked to the circulation of a viral nude video involving a young girl on social media platforms.
The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Musa Mohammed.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Godgift Bai from Ogbolomabiri in Nembe Local Government Area, was apprehended in Yenagoa, the state capital, on September 3, 2024.
“The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the viral nude video of a young girl circulating on various social media platforms,” the statement read.
According to Mohammed, the arrest followed a directive from the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Alonyenu Idu.
The operatives of the Cyber Crime Unit conducted a thorough investigation that led to Bai’s arrest.
The police command strongly condemned the act of cyberstalking, particularly when it targets vulnerable individuals.
The statement emphasized the command’s commitment to curbing such crimes and related offenses within the state.
The Bayelsa State Police also urged the public to refrain from engaging in the online exploitation of individuals, warning that such actions would not be tolerated.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing, and the suspect is expected to be charged to court soon.
