Bayelsa SSG’s Mother, Betinah Benson Kidnapped

The mother of Kombowei Benson, Secretary to the Bayelsa State government, Betinah Benson has been kidnapped.

The victim, aged 80, was abducted at her residence by gunmen dressed in military camouflage .

The attack was said carried out on Tuesday night in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.

Bayelsa State Police Command in a statement by its spokesperson, Asinim Butswat confirmed the incident, adding that some of the suspects have been arrested.

“The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the rescue of Madam Betinah Benson and arrest of the suspects.

“Madam Betinah Benson 80 years was kidnapped on 20th July 2021, at about 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 stressed that the Commissioner of Police Bayelsa State Command, Mike Okoli, and other detectives have visited the scene and investigation is in progress.