Simon Utebor, YenagoaKidnappers of a former Commissioner for Transport in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Marie Ebikake, have released her five days after she was abducted. Ebikake was abducted last Sunday morning at her residence in Igbogene area of Yenagoa, the state capital, by gunmen numbering about 15. It could not be ascertained if ransom was paid to the kidnappers before her release. A family member confirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party chieftain had rejoined her family after being held hostage by her captors. Ebikake was kidnapped at her residence in Igbogene, Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state.

Source: Punch January 19, 2018 23:48 UTC