Bayelsa SSG’s Mother, Betinah Reunites With Family After 34 Days In Kidnappers’ Den
After 34 days in captivity, Madam Betinah Benson, the 86-year-old mother of the Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, has regained her freedom and been reunited with her family.
The SSG, Hon. Kombowei Benson, confirmed the release on his personal Facebook page, saying, “Thanks to almighty God, my sweet mother is back to Yenagoa.”
Madam Kombowei was kidnapped by hoodlums in military uniforms who broke into her home at the old Assembly quarters, Azikoro road, Yenagoa, according to NEWS DIRECT.
Remember that Madam Betinah Benson was kidnapped from her rural home Korokorosei hamlet in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State in 2013 and held captive for several days before being released.
According to the DAILY POST, the state’s Police Command, through the office of the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Asinim Butswat, “Bayelsa State Police Command has initiated a manhunt for Madam Betinah Benson’s rescue and subsequent arrest of the perpetrators.”
Madam Betinah Benson, 80, was abducted from her home at Old Legislative Quarters, Azikoro Road, Yenagoa, on July 20, 2021, at approximately 2300 hours.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army detained a 27-year-old suspect a few days after taking over the investigation into the octogenarian’s kidnapping.
The kidnappers had previously demanded N500 million in ransom in exchange for her release.
The suspect, named Stanley Woniowei, is a native of the Olugbobiri community in the State’s Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
