The cousin of Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Bayelsa state, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
Krinpere Douglas was abducted on Monday, November 23, by gunmen in a boat along the Ogbia-Brass waterways
According to Sahara Reporters, Douglas was on his way to a political rally of Timipre Sylva, when the convoy of boats he was riding in was attacked by the gunmen.
The rally where he was headed, was being held in the Okpoma and Brass areas of the State.
Nathan Egba, the Director for Media and Publicity of Sylva’s campaign, has confirmed Douglas’ abduction.
“The victim was coming for this campaign but, unfortunately, their boat which was in our convoy was attacked by the gunmen who abducted him to an unknown destination.”
“I pray that nothing will happen to him”, Egba was quoted to have said.
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