Suspected gunmen have kidnapped the Operations Manager of a new generation bank, Nneka Ugonochie in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital.
Sources said that the gunmen struck at around 7 a.m. on Friday, June 16, at the Yenizue-Gene suburb of the state capital.
The victim was identified as an indigene of Owerri in Imo State, aged 42.
The security sources explained that the bank manager was abducted around the Otiotio junction axis of the Isaac Boro Expressway by four armed men, who rode in a red Lexus SUV while the victim was driving to her office.
They also said that some police personnel had provided security to her residence but the arrangement was put aside based on challenge of logistics.
A security source observed that the abduction may likely have connections with members of the remaining gang of the celebrity kidnapper in the capital.
While confirming the banker’s abduction, the state Commissioner of Police, Romokere Ibani, said that, “On June 16, 2023, about 0700hrs, four armed men dressed in military camouflage, operating with a red coloured Lexus SUV accosted Nneka Ugonochie,on Tamara Road, Otiotio, Yenagoa, while driving to her office.
“Tactical teams were alerted to embark on a rescue operation. The kidnappers abandoned the Lexus SUV with number plate BWR 552 AW on the East-West Road.
“Investigation is ongoing to rescue the victim and arrest the perpetrators.”
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