Gunmen abduct Sterling Bank Operations Manager in Bayelsa

Unknown gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, clad in military fatigue have kidnapped the Operations Manager of Sterling Bank, Mrs Nneka Ugonochie in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The incident, it was learned occurred at the Yenizue-Gene suburb of the state capital. The victim, an indigene of Owerri in Imo State, aged 42, was abducted around the Otiotio junction axis of the Isaac Boro Expressway by four armed men operating in a red colour Lexus jeep while drive to her office.

Security sources revealed that the victim had been warned to relocate from her area of residence which is adjacent to the residence a celebrated kidnapper now facing trial. It was also learned that some police personnel had provided security to her residence but the arrangement was jettisoned due to the cost of logistics. A security source however told newsmen that the abduction may not be unconnected with members of the remaining gang of the “celebrity kidnapper.”

Confirming the abduction of the banker, the state commissioner of police, CP Romokere Ibani, said “On 16th June, 2023 at about 0700hrs, four armed men dressed in Military Camouflage, operating with a red coloured Lexus Jeep accosted Mrs. Nneka Ugonochie ‘f’ 42 years, along Tamara Road Otiotio, Yenagoa, while driving to her office. “Tactical teams were alerted to embark on a rescue operation. The kidnappers abandoned the Lexus Jeep with registration  No. BWR 552 AW along the East West Road. Investigation is ongoing to rescue the victim and arrest the perpetrators.”