Another Abduction in Bayelsa As Commissioner Falls Victim

Barely 24 hours after the abduction of Governor Seriake Dickson's sister, Bayelsa state commissioner for Local Government,Madam Sarafina Otazi was kidnapped by gunmen.


According to reports,Madam Otazi  was abducted at gunpoint in Otuoke on her way to Ewoi community in Ogbia Local Government for a funeral. 

Otazi, who was in the company of two other ladies was whisked away by the abductors who  removed her car keys to obstruct speedy attempts to have the crime reported. 

The other female occupants in the vehicle and the driver were left unhurt before the victim was driven off to an unknown location. 

The abduction has also been confirmed by the spokesman of the Bayelsa state Police command,Asinum Butswatt. He said the Police had intensified efforts to rescue the victim and bring the culprits to book.

 Otazi is a former commissioner for women affairs in the state and a one-time acting chairperson of Ogbia Council area.