Federal Oparminola, Bayelsa’s commissioner in charge of trade and commerce, has been kidnapped by armed assailants, a state official told Peoples Gazette reports. jamb results

The incident occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on Thursday amidst heavy gunfire. A spokesman for the police in Bayelsa did not immediately return a request seeking comments about the attack.

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According to PEOPLESGAZETTE, gunmen threatened to shoot any witnesses on sight, the official said under anonymity to discuss the matter. He said Governor Douye Diri has received a security briefing. Information Guide Nigeria

It came days after Mr Diri boasted that security had improved across Bayelsa, saying the state has done better than others across the oil-rich region long beset by socio-economic hostilities.