Security Agencies Rescue
Dickson’s Sister Without Ransom
The younger sister of Bayelsa State governor,
Mr. Henry Seriake Dickson has been rescued
after spending over two months in the hands of
kidnappers.
A statement issued on Monday by the Chief
Press Secretary to the governor, Daniel
Iworiso-Markson, said 26 year old Nancy
Dickson, was rescued on Sunday evening from
her abductors without any payment of ransom.
According to him, “some of the kidnappers took
to their heels while others were apprehended
following a tip off on their hideouts.”
While calling on the people of the state not to
succumb to the demands of ransom made by
kidnappers, Governor Dickson assured that
plans were underway to amend the Bayelsa
State Secret Cult, Kidnapping and other
Related Offences Prohibition Bill 2012 to
proscribe payment of ransom in the state.
He stressed that the Bill when passed into law,
would go a long way in putting a stop to the
incidence of kidnapping in the state.
Dickson urged Bayelsans to take a cue from his
personal experience with kidnappers when his
aged mother was abducted in 2009 and efforts
were made to secure her release without
payment of ransom.
As part of efforts to stem criminal activities
in the state, Governor Dickson said “a
comprehensive security strategy would be
launched soon to boost government,s policy of
zero tolerance on crime and criminality.”
He therefore advised anyone or group of
persons who indulge in the unwholesome
practice to turn a new leaf as the full weight
of the law would be brought to bear on any
culprit.
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