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We are intensifying efforts to rescue abducted Bayelsa commissioner, says Police

Yenagoa—The Bayelsa State Police Command has revealed that it is intensifying efforts to rescue the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Hon Federal Otokito, who was kidnapped on Thursday at his residence in Otuokpoti community in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

The Police made this known in a statement by SP Asinim Butswat, Police Public Relations Officer, Bayelsa State Command.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the kidnappers stormed the residence of Hon Federal Otokito on 20th January 2022 at about 2300hours and whisked him away in a waiting speedboat to an unknown destination.

“The Command has launched a manhunt for the rescue of the victim and the arrest of the suspects. Investigation is ongoing,” the Police said.

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