Bomb explosion rocks Bayelsa secretariat

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A suspected Improvised Explosive Device was detonated early Wednesday at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa.

The explosion, however, prompted an emergency response from security agencies and a temporary disruption of official activities.

The explosion occurred at about 6:00 am, triggering swift intervention by the Bayelsa State Police Command.

Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Iyamah, in a statement on Wednesday, assured residents that no casualties were recorded and no property was damaged. Punch