His abductors were said to have contacted his family, demanding N30 million as ransom. A leader of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Amiebi Turner, condemned the kidnap and urged the victim not to be traumatised by the incident. The IYC Leader said it was unfortunate that the Nembe-Brass route had become a point where criminal activities were being carried out. He said: “We are happy for the release of the abducted NCDMB staff. “We call on federal, state and local governments to close ranks and work closely with him to uproot all illegal bunkering and criminal activities causing mayhem in the axis.”

Source: The Guardian January 14, 2018 05:37 UTC