Gunmen Kidnap Bayelsa Monarch


The Ibenanowei (paramount) ruler of Okordia clan in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State, HRM, Chief Richard Seiba has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

Vanguard gathered that the monarch’s Ikarama-Okordia country home residence was violated at about 2am by the unknown gunmen who whisked him away.

As at press time, the whereabouts of the monarch was unknown while his kidnappers were yet to establish contact with his family.

Though the motive for the abduction of the monarch, aged 70, viewed by many as sacrilegious could not be ascertained but informed sources told our correspondent that the kidnappers may have carried out the action for monetary reason.

It was learnt that the kidnappers may have launched the attack through the river (Taylor creek) and escape with their victim through same with a view to avoiding the security check at the Zarama and Biseni exit if they had used the community road linking the East-West road to get away.

According to family sources, the gunmen broke into his apartment through a window by destroying the burglary.

The natives, it was further learnt could not sleep again when the news of the abduction of the monarch spread around the community.

“We are still in the dark as to the motive for his abduction and we don’t know is condition as we have not been able to establish contact with him.

We are appealing to the kidnappers to kindly release the old man. We are also calling on the security agencies and the state governemnt to intervene in the matter,” said a family source who described him as a peaceful and caring second class traditional ruler.

Contacted, the police public relations officer, Mr. Fidelis Odunwa (DSP) said he was not aware of the incident and pleaded for time, promising to get back to our correspondent.

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....think 'Boko Haram' should be given the contract to start protecting southern monarchs?

Na wah oh! So every tinpot head of an autonomous community -that you could possibly fit all its members on a double-decker bus, with room to spare- now insists on being refered to as MONARCH?

Nigeria sef!

ok he is not a monarch. he is a Chief. and he is a true CHief only if its hereditary.

chai..kidnapping don turn to business o

BinghiNya: kidnapping is part of christianity shame on christianity

killing is part of islam,shame on islam

BinghiNya: kidnapping is part of christianity shame on christianity

bombing is part of islam, shame on islam

Is a normal thing there. He will get release when their demand has fulfilled. I can see every region now is contributing toward the worsen situation of the country to the peak.

Gej,is watching/Loadimg...

Hope GEJ is listening?

Christians kidnaping, muslims killing, bonbing and shooting

berem: Hope GEJ is listening?

we ar on top of d situation

Ileke-IdI:
E lu agogo (2x)
E lu agogo keresimesi
E lu agogo olugbala de o
E lu agogo!

.Brother,are you drunk?

slaves kidnapping boss

BinghiNya: kidnapping is part of islam shame on islam

GBAM! So you muslims self know, ode oshi

BinghiNya: kidnapping is part of christianity shame on christianity

The comment you just made is very uncalled for. Sentiment is a major recipe for disunity in Nigeria today. Les learn to watch what we say because at the end of the day, we all are One Nigeria, whether Christian or Muslim.

2goodbobo:


The comment you just made is very uncalled for. Sentiment is a major recipe for disunity in Nigeria today. Les learn to watch what we say because at the end of the day, we all are One Nigeria, whether Christian or Muslim.

the same way ur christian brothers liken boko haram to islam

wandeay:

GBAM! So you muslims self know, ode oshi

you are a big fool. Alayebaje oloriburuku

A true christian will know that Muslims serve the same God as them...
A true Muslim will know that the christians serve the same God as them...
A real human will realise that we are all children of one God...
We are all looking for a way back to our father's house...
A house which is called by different names... but its ONE HOUSE...
Where we are forever welcomed...
After our sojourn in this part of the universe...
In a physical body...
We are here to learn...
That we can be different but ONE...
Because we are truely ONE...
The fox will set one against another...
And while the slugging is on...
Inheritance is his...
Divide and rule pits one against another...
And while we are busy pointing out differences in each other...
He smiles to his barn...
Where he stores his stolen medals...
A fool plays another fool...
And while the night draws...
All medals are nought...

BinghiNya: the same way ur christian brothers liken boko haram to islam

Am not making excuses for Christians because I know how you feel when liken to Boko Haram. Am just saying we should be wise and constructive in what we say. My post is not one sided, it is meant for both religions. Don't get me wrong, I am a Christian and most of my Friends are Muslim, Hence, I will say the same thing to any Christian that will come out and label all Muslims as Members of Boko Haram.

ebamma: bombing is part of islam, shame on islam

It's asinine of you to have a huge resentment laced with ignorance towards other people's belief(s). Not all Muslims have this onus of throwing bombs- some of them are good, responsible people; good Muslims are preponderant over the minority that act villains. And yes I am a Christian.

As long as kidnaping stays in the SS/SE who cares?

BinghiNya: the same way ur christian brothers liken boko haram to islam

mumu bh claims to be fighting for islam. Are the kidnappers fighting for christianity?

Na wa o. The western region seems to be the only sane one in Nigeria. O ga gan ni.

bright007: This thread has been invaded by miscreants.Instead of condemning the evil act,the low-lifes have turned this thread into a thread of fighting a war of words and whiskers.

are u new in Nl? Welcome aboard, tighten ur seat belt and get ready for more action. Its either christians vs muslims, southerners vs northerners, atheist vs theist, or all of the above!

Desola: Na wa o. The western region seems to be the only sane one in Nigeria. O ga gan ni.

u might just have a point. But some tribal bigots wil come here to remind u of the mayhem and violence the NURTW is causing in the whole of yoruba land. Viewing it criticaly, they might have a valid point.

Desola: Na wa o. The western region seems to be the only sane one in Nigeria. O ga gan ni.

Did you forget am robbery?