Isaac Ombe, Yenagoa
The younger brother to the cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Jephthah Robert, who was kidnapped by gunmen, on Wednesday, Robert Azibaola, has appealed to the suspected kidnappers to release him unconditionally.
In a statement signed by Austine Ekeinde, Azibaola Robert appealed to the abductors of their brother to “immediately release him unconditionally, without harm.”
The statement from Azibaola also noted that, “In the last few days, we have been inundated with inquiries by well-meaning Nigerians and the Media for confirmation of the kidnap of our sibling.
“Consequently, this statement has become necessary to clarify the situation.”
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Explaining how Jephthah was kidnapped, the statement said, “Our elder brother, Mr. Jephthah Robert Yekorogha, was kidnapped at about 8:40pm on Monday, 24th January, 2022, in front of his house gate at Biogbolo, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, by four ‘gunmen’ in black uniform, who, at gunpoint, seized him in his car and forced him into their vehicle and zoomed off.
“This incident was reported to the law-enforcement agencies immediately it happened and is receiving maximum attention.
“We want to thank all well-meaning Nigerians who by way of calls, text messages and visits have stood by us since the incident occurred. We ask for the support of the public on any lead for the quick release of our brother.”
Azibaola also expressed appreciation for efforts of the various security agencies and calls of solidarity from the public since the incident occurred saying, “In particular, we express our appreciation to the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State and the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) for their determined assistance.
“We appeal to the abductors of our brother to immediately release him unconditionally, without harm; and turn a new leaf for the peace, security and prosperity of Bayelsa State,”
