The Bayelsa State Police Command has commenced investigation into viral report alleging that a man was found in possession of suspected human parts in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, DSP Musa Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, said the 40-year-old suspect identified as Peter Alale, has been arrested.
Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect was found in possession of a broken white plate containing suspected human parts.
However, during interrogation, the suspect reportedly claimed he found the items at the Sagbama Council Secretariat Junction, Mile Three, and was attempting to dispose of them in a nearby bush before he was apprehended.
The police added that the recovered items have been taken for medical examination to determine whether they are indeed human parts.
The PPRO added that the Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, Iyamah Daniel, has directed an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident.
“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.” the statement read
“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.
“The Commissioner of Police Bayelsa State Command, CP Iyamah Daniel, psc, IICFIP, foosi, has directed a thorough and immediate investigation into the incident and urge 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.”