Chief Gbalipre Turner, the abducted father of Hon. Ebinyo Marvin Turner, the chairman of Ogbia Local Government Council has been released.
Chief Turner who is 70-years old was kidnapped three weeks ago at his residence on Samphino Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the development said the victim was released on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Oluasiri, Bassambiri in the Nembe local council of the state.
According to the PPRO, the perpetrators have been identified and efforts are ongoing to arrest them.
“Chief Gbalipre Turner ‘m’ 70 years has been released by his abductors. The victim who was kidnapped on 5th September 2021, at Kpansia, Yenagoa, was released on 1st October, 2021 at Oluasiri, Nembe Bassambiri. He is hale and hearty and has been reunited with his family,” Butswat stated.
“Police Operatives have earlier mounted pressure on the kidnappers which led to the released of the victim. The suspects have been identified and efforts are ongoing to apprehend them.” he added.
Media aide to the council chairman, Johnson Ogbomade Itutumeni, also confirmed the release.
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