Kidnapped Bayelsa State Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Federal Otokito, regained his freedom yesterday with bruises on his body. THE NEWS reports.

The Bayelsa Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ben Nebolisa Okolo, and the State Director of the State Security Services, Mr. Mohammed Abdullahi, presented, Mr. Otokito to Governor Douye Diri on Monday evening at Government House, Yenagoa. Information Guide Nigeria

According to THE NEWS, addressing Government House Correspondents after his release,
Governor Diri announced the deposition of the Otuokpoti community paramount ruler, Chief A.C.T Wongo and appointed Chief Rescue Abe, in acting capacity.

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He also announced the sacking of the Community’s Development Committee, CDC, chairman, Azibalua Amon, and replaced him with Jerry Offor in acting capacity, while the youth President Emolem Igue was also removed and replaced with Shedrach Afiemo. Investigation revealed that they were complicit in the kidnap of the Commissioner.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah quoted the governor as reiterating the state government’s zero-tolerance to crime and kidnapping. jamb results

Governor Diri warned all those who see kidnapping as a business to desist as his government will not hesitate to invoke the extant laws and make the state uncomfortable for criminal elements. Otokito regained his freedom on Monday with noticeable bruises on his body.

He called on all community leaders to remain vigilant and ensure that peace prevailed in their communities as government will not hesitate to sanction anyone found wanting in the discharge of their duties.

Governor Diri, who said preliminary investigation revealed that illegal refining of crude was connected to the kidnap, warned all those involved in such business in the state to stop forthwith.

The state Governor thanked security agencies and all those who availed the government of useful information that led to the release of the commissioner, assuring that his government will continue to make Bayelsa safe for all residents.

His words: “I like to thank God that a member of the state exco who was kidnapped is now here with us”.

“I like to also thank the security agencies and all other sources that helped in securing the release of the commissioner”.

“Investigation is still ongoing. So we appeal to all in Otuokpoti to keep the peace and security agencies will keep an eagle eye on Otuokpoti and environs”.

“Bayelsa will not condone crime and criminality. We have zero tolerance for crime. Let this be a warning to all those who have taken that as a way of life that Bayelsa is not a state for them”.

“We have anti-kidnapping laws and they will be invoked at all times. As a government, we will do everything to ensure peace for people of the state.”

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