The mother of Kombowei Benson, the Secretary to the Bayelsa State government, has been kidnapped by gunmen dressed in military camouflage.
The victim, Madam Betinah Benson, aged 80, was attacked on Tuesday night in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.
Confirming the incident, Bayelsa State Police Command in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Asinim Butswat said a manhunt has been launched for the rescue of Madam Betinah Benson.
“Madam Betinah Benson 80 years was kidnapped on 20th July 2021, at about 2300 hours at her residence at Old Legislative Quarters, Azikoro Road, Yenagoa. The kidnappers who were dressed in military camouflage stormed the residence and kidnapped the victim to an unknown destination,” the statement read in part.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police Bayelsa State Command, Mike Okoli, and other detectives have visited the scene and investigation is in progress.
