The Traditional Ruler of Okordia Clan in Yenagoa Local
Government Area of Bayelsa State King Richard Seiba kidnapped ten days ago has
been released.
Our Correspondent in
Bayelsa State Oyins Egrenbido reports that the King was dumped at a sand bank
at Amassoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state after he was
given the beating of his life.
The Bayelsa State Police Commissioner
Kingsley Omire who briefed journalists shortly after the release of the Monarch
says no ransom was paid.
Omire attributed the
release of the King to God saying that God set confussion among the kidnappers
and tbey dumped him at a sand bank at Amassoma.
He also said tbe police
deployed tracking devices from Port Harcourt to assist in the tracking of the
kidnappers.
The Commissioner lauded
the Bayelsa State Government for their support in securing the release of the
King while calling on the public to always give vital information to the police
to assist in their job.
Narrating his odeal in
the hands of his kidnappers, the 72 years old Traditional Ruler of Okordia
Kingdom Richard Seiba said he was flogged with branches of trees and woods and
was fed with garri and coconuts throughout the duration.
He said after several confusion among the kidnappers, he was
dumped in a lonely forest close to a river bank and was rescued by a local
fisherman.
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