Bayelsa Police Command confirms abduction of pro-APC leader

The Police Command in Bayelsa, on Tuesday, confirmed the kidnapping of Robert Desmond, Chief Executive Officer of a pro-All Progressive Congress (APC) campaign group known as the “New Face.”

The spokesman of the command, Asimin Butswat, who confirmed the abduction, said in Yenagoa that the police had commenced investigation to arrest the perpetrators of the crime.

A witness, Mike Perekiye, told journalists that the victim, who was also an APC supporter in the state, was abducted on Saturday after a social event in Nembe Local Government Area.

Victor Isaiah, Caretaker Chairman, Brass Local Council, condemned the act, describing it as wickedness to humanity.
Isaiah called on security operatives to do everything possible to secure the release of the victim unharmed.
He also urged anyone with information that could lead to his release to report to the authorities for prompt action.