- A suspect was remanded over an alleged assassination attempt on Minister Heineken Lokpobiri.
- The suspect was found with two AK-47 rifles, while six accomplices remain at large.
- Police are investigating the case, with the suspect detained for 30 days.
A Magistrate’s Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has ordered the remand of 35-year-old Susaine Morgan in connection with an alleged assassination attempt on Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil).
The incident reportedly occurred on New Year’s Day at the minister’s residence in Ekeremor town, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
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Morgan faces charges of conspiracy, armed robbery, attempted kidnapping, and unlawful possession of two AK-47 rifles.
According to the police charge sheet, he was apprehended at Lokpobiri’s residence alongside six accomplices who remain at large.
The state Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, approved a 30-day remand order filed by Police Prosecutor Stella Jerry-Friday.
The detention, at Okaka Prison, is to facilitate the ongoing investigation and efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Reports indicate that the suspects infiltrated the minister’s residence by blending with a crowd of visitors who came to pay homage.
A security alert tipped off military personnel stationed at the residence about armed individuals among the visitors.
“Due to the large crowd, soldiers could not open fire but ordered everyone to lie down. Only the arrested suspect, who carried the bag containing the weapons, was apprehended. The others escaped by mingling with the crowd,” a police source revealed.
As the suspects fled the scene, they reportedly fired shots, attacked a nearby filling station, and stole N400,000.
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The police believe Morgan’s remand will prevent interference with the investigation and aid in the capture of his accomplices.
The court is expected to review the case in the coming weeks as authorities intensify efforts to ensure justice and enhance security in the region.
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