The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deployed its marine components to Odoni waterways in Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa state as efforts to rescue the kidnapped 79-year-old mother of Samson Siasia, a former Super Eagles coach intensifies.
The unknown captors invaded Odoni community Monday, July 15 and kidnapped the 79-year-old woman with two others, Mrs Florence Douanana, 65 and a girl, Selekire Douanana, 17.
Bayelsa Police Commissioner, Mr Uche Anozia told journalists Tuesday during his visit to the village, Odoni in Sagbama LGA that the command was doing everything possible for the victims to regain freedom from their captors.
“This incident occurred Monday at about 2 am. This is the river Nua, through which captors came and kidnapped them.
“I and the Bayelsa command’s tactical team were here yesterday, Monday and we are here today (Tuesday) again. The police are on top of the game to rescue the victims. I am assuring the public and the relatives that no stone is being left unturned.
“We have deployed the marine component to the waterways in the area,” he stated.
On checkmating the incident of kidnapping, the police commissioner said they would continue to work hard to take control of marine landscape in the state.
“You know Bayelsa is 80 percent water and that means, our operations are mainly focusing on waterways,” Anozie said.
Mr Commander Siasia, a 93-year-old father of the former coach commended the effort of the police and appealed to them to redouble operations to bring back his kidnapped wife.
“My wife was taken away yesterday, Monday and up till now, I have not set my eye on her. Please, help me to bring her to me alive. Thank you for your efforts,” he said.
