suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa

The incident has caused significant concern but was managed quickly by local security forces. Here is the breakdown of what happened

​A 60-year-old man was arrested at the scene in connection with the blast. ​Name: Pentecost Elijah.​Origin: Otuan Community in Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State. ​Motive: Reports indicate the suspect is a contractor who claimed the state government owed him money for work completed. He allegedly threatened to detonate more devices if he wasn’t paid immediately.

​Government Action: The Head of Service, Dr. Wisdom Ebiye Sawyer, ordered a temporary four-hour suspension of work to allow security teams to thoroughly sweep the premises

​Legal Proceedings: The suspect is currently being interrogated at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) and is expected to be charged in court once the investigation is complete.

Public Safety: Authorities have declared the situation under control and have advised civil servants and the public to remain calm and return to their lawful activities