The Bayelsa State Police Command has charged eight suspects in connection with the disappearance of a two-year-old girl, Amarachi Blessing Ogbonna. According to a police statement released on Friday, the suspects were charged following facts uncovered during the ongoing investigation. The police are still working to recover Amarachi, who went missing from a church premises in Yenagoa on June 21.
The Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) has been leading the investigation into Amarachi's disappearance. The police statement, released by Musa Mohammed, Police Public Relations Officer in Bayelsa State, said that the VCRU took over the investigation from Ekeki Division and commenced intensive efforts to find Amarachi. The police identified and arrested suspects connected to her disappearance.
The police command faced criticism on social media over its handling of the case, with many accusing the police of inaction. However, Mohammed responded to the criticism, stating that the command was actively investigating the case. He explained that the delay in arraigning the suspects was due to the courts being on vacation and only resuming last week.
Mohammed urged the public to be cautious when sharing information on social media, particularly in sensitive cases involving children. He warned that unverified narratives could create unnecessary public apprehension and obscure the facts of the ongoing investigation. The police are pursuing all credible leads to find Amarachi and reunite her with her family.
The eight suspects have been charged to court and are awaiting arraignment before the High Court of Bayelsa State. The police investigation remains active, with sustained efforts directed towards Amarachi's safe recovery. The command is taking every lawful step necessary to unravel the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
The police statement clarified that other persons whose involvement was not established were released on bail. The command is working to ensure that those responsible for Amarachi's disappearance are brought to justice. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to ensure a speedy resolution to the case.
The Bayelsa State Police Command has assured the public that it is committed to resolving the case. The command is working closely with all stakeholders to ensure that Amarachi is found and reunited with her family. The police are urging the public to provide any information that may lead to Amarachi's safe recovery.
Key points
- The Bayelsa State Police Command has charged eight suspects in connection with the disappearance of a two-year-old girl, Amarachi Blessing Ogbonna.
- The police faced criticism on social media over its handling of the case, but responded that it was actively investigating.
- The investigation is ongoing, with the police pursuing all credible leads to find Amarachi.
