Authorities of the Nigerian Police have reacted to the viral video showing the kidnapped Hon. Mike Ogiasa, the cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, as he pleaded for ransom to be paid to his abductors for his release.
The video, which was released by unknown persons, showed the abducted Ogiasa in a six feet hole dug in an unknown area and his head covered with a black hood. His two hands were tied and he was pleading with his friends and families to arrange any amount in their possession for his kidnappers to release him.
Ogiasa, who sounded scared for his life, was heard asking his family whether his life is not worth anything to them and pleaded that the ransom demanded should be paid.
The Spokesperson for the Bayelsa Police Command, Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the authenticity of the video, said the heads of security agencies met on Friday night to brainstorm new strategies to ensure he is rescued unhurt.
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According to Butswat, the police want to assure the general public and families of the victim of their commitment to secure his safe release from the kidnapper’s den.
Ogiasa was kidnapped on Wednesday, June 2nd by unknown gunmen, numbering eight from his country home in Otuabadi in Ogbia Local Government Area of the State after coming back home from a meeting.
Ogiasa is a relative of former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, a former state commissioner for special duties (federal project), and a Special Adviser on power development during the administration of Former Governor Seriake Dickson.
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