Three policemen drown in Bayelsa Dec 5, 2020 topnews Bayelsa State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Asinim Butswat says a boat that capsized on its way to Oporoma, Headquarters of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area had police officers. These officers of the Police Force were on duty for the Bayelsa State senatorial bye-elections, we gathered. The casualties were three yet to be identified policemen reportedly drowned on their way to Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state. The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, the eve of the senatorial bye-elections, which held on Saturday across two districts in the state: Bayelsa West and Bayelsa Central senatorial districts. The deceased policemen were said to be on their way to the place of assignment when the boat capsized. Share on: WhatsApp Tweet Share 0 Reddit +1 Pocket LinkedIn 0