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. The kidnappers
were rattled and overwhelmed to forcefully surrender their kidnapped
victim, following intense pressure mounted by the security agencies to
track down the kidnappers”.
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.