The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 40-year-old man, Peter Alale, who was found in possession of suspected human parts in Sagbama Local Government Area. The command's spokesperson, DSP Musa Mohammed, issued a statement on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, detailing the incident.
Arrest and Discovery
According to the police, Alale was apprehended after being found with a broken white plate containing what appears to be human parts. The suspect reportedly claimed during interrogation that he discovered the items at the Sagbama Council Secretariat Junction, Mile Three, and was attempting to dispose of them in a nearby bush when he was caught.
Medical Examination Underway
The recovered items have been taken for medical examination to determine whether they are indeed human parts. The Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, Iyamah Daniel, has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident.
Police Statement
The police statement read: "The attention of the Bayelsa State Police Command has been drawn to a publication making the rounds on social media with the caption 'Ritualist Caught with Fresh Human Heart.' Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect, one Peter Alale 'm', 40 years, from Agbere Community, Sagbama LGA, Bayelsa State, has been arrested and was found in possession of a broken white plate containing suspected human parts."
"Upon interrogation, the suspect claimed to have found the suspected human parts at Sagbama Council Secretariat Junction, Mile 3, Sagbama and was attempting to dispose them in a nearby bush before he was arrested. Furthermore, the exhibits have been recovered for medical examination and analysis to ascertain whether they are human parts."
Call for Calm
The Commissioner of Police, CP Iyamah Daniel, has directed a thorough and immediate investigation and urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified or sensational information that may cause unnecessary panic. The Bayelsa State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and will continue to take decisive action against all forms of criminality.
