Gunmen Thursday in Kaiama, headquarters of Kolokuma Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State abducted one Engr. Mozi Agara a 64 -year old younger brother of the Ibedaowei (King) of Kolokuma Kingdom King Mozi Anya Agara, and former staff of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC).
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Bayelsa Police Command, DSP Akighbe Alex said the men of the police force acting on a tip off chased the kidnappers to the Odi waterfront where the gunmen escaped with their captive in a waiting speed boat, adding that the vehicles used by the gunmen have been recovered by the police.
A close relative of the victim Amaran Suoyo, told our correspondent that the gunmen stormed the residence of the victim in Olobiri and after disguising him in a caftan attire whisked him away to an undisclosed location.
The Bayelsa Police spokesperson assured that investigations have commenced, adding that the police have swung into action to rescue the victim and bring the perpetrators to book. Meanwhile, no contact has been established with the kidnappers according to the family source.
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