…launch manhunt for fleeing suspects
Odahiekwu Ogunde, Yenagoa
Police in Bayelsa have arrested one ‘Commander’ Mummy Reuben, the alleged mastermind of Pa. Napoleon Alali, father of Chairman of Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
State’s Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Asinim Butswat, said in a statement after the release of the octogenarian on Tuesday that combined efforts by security agencies led to the arrest of the mastermind of the octogenarian’s kidnap.
He said the suspect had confessed to how he conspired with others to carry out the kidnap.
Butswat said, “Consequently, the kidnappers released the victim, Pa. Napoleon Alale, aged 80, on Tuesday, August 4, at about 0100hours at Otuokpoti, Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa.
“The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, Mike Okoli, has rejigged the security strategy of the command to reduce crime to the barest minimum in Bayelsa.
“Investigation is ongoing to arrest other fleeing suspects.”