The peace
of Akassa community in Brass local government area of Bayelsa State was
violated in the early hours of Wednesday by unknown armed gunmen who kidnapped
the father of the state Commissioner for Tourism Development, Chief Nelson
Belief.
The
kidnapped victim, Uroh Nelson Tempurah, aged 78 was seized and whisked away
from his country home at Minibeleu, Akassa at about 2.56am Wednesday.
A
community source told Vanguard that the gunmen came into the coastal community situated
on the Atlantic fringe through the Long Creek from River Nun by the abandoned
United African Company (UAC) complex in the area.
The
gunmen were said to have fired sporadically into the air on berthing at the
community waterfront ostensibly to instill fear in the natives before heading
to their victim’s residence.
The
invaders on getting to the residence of the septuagenarian were said to have
force their way into the house by breaking the ceiling as they could not gain
access due to the highly fortified door and windows of the house.
They were
said to have snatched their victim at gunpoint and dragged him to their waiting
speedboat after seizing the mobile phones of members of his household before
disappearing into the creek.
The
disturbed state Commissioner for Tourism Development, Chief Nelson Belief, who
confirmed the development said though the kidnappers have not made contact with
the family,”my brother, it is sad that an aged and peaceful man will be
abducted.”
He said
the kidnappers incident gained access to his father’s house after breaking the
ceiling since they could not pass through the highly fortified doors and
windows.
Contacted
on the development, the state police public relations officer, Mr. Alex
Akhigbe, confirmed the kidnap.
He said
the command has directed the anti-kidnapping squad to ensure his rescue and
arrest of the kidnappers.
Vanguard.
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