Traditional Ruler, Two Others Kidnapped In Bayelsa

A traditional ruler alongside two others have been abducted by suspected Gunmen in Otuabula community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

It was gathered that the gunmen were heavily armed and were about 20 in number.

The invaders stormed the community at about 1am on Monday, abducted the deputy paramount ruler, Chief Otia Isomom, Mrs Lucy Osain and Mr Friday Abah into a waiting speedboat and sped off.

A community source who confirmed the incident said a resident who accidentally witnessed the incident was reportedly stabbed with a dagger but luckily escaped.