Jephthah Robert, cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who was kidnapped on January 24, has been released by his captors.
He was seized in front of his residence at the Biogbolo-Epie, suburb of the state capital by four heavily-armed gunmen, who took him away to an unknown destination.
Jephthah Robert, who spent 14 days in the kidnapper’s custody, was abducted in front of his residence at Biogbolo-Epie suburb of Yenagoa, the state capital.
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Austin Ekeinde, Media Aide to the Chief executive officer of Zeetin Engineering, Mr. Azibola Robert, brother to the kidnap victim, in a short statement, on Monday, confirmed his release.
He said, “We are glad to confirm that our brother, Mr Jephthah Robert Yekorogha, has finally regained his freedom and reunited with the family after a protracted ordeal in the hands of his kidnappers.
“He regained (his) freedom in the early hours of today, Monday, 7th February, 2022. No information on whether or not ransom was paid before he regained his freedom.
“He is in good health but would see his doctor for routine medical check-up.”
“We give all the thanks to God for his safe return from the kidnappers’ den.”
The family expressed appreciation to the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, and the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) for their assistance.
