Fears in Bayelsa as gunmen abducts Sylva’s cousin

There are fears in the camp of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the kidnap of Mr Koinpreye Douglas, a cousin of the APC governorship candidate and former governor, Timipre Sylva.
Recently, Madam Ebibafegha Dikoro Igiri, the 105-year-old mother of Sylva’s running mate, Wilberforce Igiri, was abducted from her home in Foroupa community in Southern Ijaw local government. She was released after about N13 million was allegedly paid as ransom.
Investigations indicated that Douglas was kidnapped on Monday afternoon along Ogbia-Brass waterways on his way to attend the APC governorship rally in Brass local government area. Mr Nathan Egba, Director of Media and Publicity of Sylva Campaign Organisation, who was in one of the boats, confirmed that Douglas was the only one seized from the ill-fated boat. The family is said to be apprehensive because the kidnappers are yet to make any contact with the family.
Sources in APC said chieftains of the party are applying for more security to protect their families as the state inches towards the December 5 governorship elections.