A cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Jephthah Robert is said to have regained freedom unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Bayelsa State.
Robert was allegedly abducted 14 days ago in front of his house on Tuesday morning and taken to an unknown destination.
In a statement made available to newsmen today, Monday, February 7, Robert’s younger brother, Azibaola Robert announced that victim’s captors have released him.
In his announcement, media aide to Robert’s brother, Austin Ekeinde said that, “We give all the thanks to God for the safe return of our brother Jephthah Robert Yekorogha, from the kidnappers’ den.”
Earlier on the 27th of January, Azibaola Robert announced the kidnap.
The announcement:
Our response at a time like this:
STATEMENT ON THE KIDNAP OF OUR ELDER BROTHER – JEPHTHAH ROBERT YEKOROGHA IN BAYELSA STATE
“In the last few days, we have been inundated with inquiries by well-meaning Nigerians and the Media for confirmation of the kidnap of our sibling.
“Consequently, this statement has become necessary to clarify the situation.
“Our elder brother, Mr. Jephthah Robert Yekorogha, was kidnapped at about 8:40pm on Monday, 24th January, 2022, in front of his house gate at Biogbolo, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, by four ‘gunmen’ in black uniform, who, at gunpoint, seized him in his car and forced him into their vehicle and zoomed off.
“This incident was reported to the law-enforcement agencies immediately it happened and is receiving maximum attention.
“We want to thank all well-meaning Nigerians who by way of calls, text messages and visits have stood by us since the incident occurred. We ask for the support of the public on any lead for the quick release of our brother.
“In particular, we express our appreciation to the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State and the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) for their determined assistance.
“We appeal to the abductors of our brother to immediately release him unconditionally, without harm; and turn a new leaf for the peace, security and prosperity of Bayelsa State” AZIBAOLA ROBERT.
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