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The Bayelsa State Government says it is working with the security agencies to arrest the abductors of Madam Betinah Benson, mother of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Konbowei Benson.
In a statement on Friday by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mr Ayibaina Duba, the government condemned the abduction of the 80-year-old and promised to rescue her. The SSG’s octogenarian mother was kidnapped from her residence in the Old Assembly Quarters, Yenagoa, on Tuesday, by a gang of gunmen dressed in military uniforms. It was her second abduction in nine years.But Duba said the government was collaborating with the law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to free Madam Benson and nab the bandits.
“Our resolve on this incident is that the long arm of the law will ultimately catch up with the criminals. It is only wise, therefore, that they, as a matter of urgency, immediately release the innocent old woman unconditionally, without hurt or injury.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.