Wednesday, 5 April 2017

Photos: Gunmen in police uniform abduct corps member, 3 others along Okene-Auchi road

A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Becky Ashiodiame Godfrey and 3 other passengers were abducted by gunmen along the Okene-Kogi road on Monday, April 3.
The gunmen said to be wearing police uniforms ambushed the vehicle conveying the victims and other passengers to Bayelsa State. 
 
Mr Braima Godfrey, the father of Becky, a Marketing graduate of Auchi Polytechnic, who is currently serving in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said the kidnappers demanded N5 million ransom as condition for her release.
However, the police were able to rescue the victims on Tuesday, April 4th. Spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, William Aya, who confirmed the incident said two persons were arrested in connection with the abduction.


Photo credit: Becky Godfrey

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