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Mother To Bayelsa State SSG Kidnapped By Unknown Gunmen 

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...The kidnappers who were dressed in military camouflage stormed the residence and kidnapped the victim

Unknown gunmen reportedly dressed in military camouflage have abducted Betinah Benson, mother of Kombowei Benson, Secretary to the Bayelsa State government.

 

The sad incident is said to have happened on Tuesday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital.

Spokesperson to the Bayelsa State Police Command, Asinim Butswat confirmed the incident in a statement.

 

“Madam Betinah Benson 80 years was kidnapped on 20th July 2021, 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 Bayelsa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the rescue of Madam Betinah Benson," the statement read.


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