A reliable source confided in Vanguard that Madam
Betinah Okunwa Benson was freed at about 10pm last night after eight days
in kidnappers’ den.
However, it was not clear at press time if the
N40million Naira ransom demanded by her abductors was paid by the Speaker to
secure his mother’s freedom.
The details about how she was released, like most
of high profile kidnap cases in Nigeria, remained sketchy.
But, Mr. Preye Kariamo, spokesman of the speaker,
who confirmed the release of the old woman on telephone, said the officials of
Sagbama Local Government Council hale and hearty handed her over to members of
her family.
He however denied any payment of ransom. Kariomo,
said “No ransom was paid to secure her release. She is hale and hearty and has
re-united with her Children.”
About 10 gunmen in two speedboats kidnapped Madam
Betinah Okunwa Benson at her country home Korokorosei in Southern Ijaw Local
Government Area of Bayelsa State a week ago. More details later
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