BREAKING: Samson Siasia’s mother, two others kidnapped in Bayelsa

Madam Ogere Siasia, mother of former Super Eagles striker and Coach, Samson Siasia has been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. She was kidnapped alongside two other close family members.
The other victims whose names were given as Florence Dounana, age 65, and her daughter Selekere Dounana, age 17, are close family members of the Siasias.

DAILY POST gathered that the 76-year-old and the two other victims were abducted at about 2am, Monday morning from their family home in Odoni, Sagbama Local Government of Bayelsa State.
DAILY POST also learnt that Madam Ogere Siasia, was first kidnapped in November 2015 and her released was secured after 12 days.
A close family source confirmed the development to DAILY POST, stating that the incident happened midnight while she was sleeping at her home town.

He also said he had made several calls back home to know more on the recent development and would provide updates as they come in.
When contacted on the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, DSP Asimin Butswat, to reach DAILY POST as soon as possible.

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