Governor of Bayelsa State Douye Diri has commended security agencies in the state for the rescue of Justice Ebieyerin Omukoro from abductors.
Justice Omukoro, a judge of the State High Court, regained freedom on Thursday after 12 days in kidnappers’ den.
A statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said security men went on the trail of the abductors following a directive by Diri that he be rescued unhurt.
The governor praised the combined effort of the security agencies, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS) for their unrelenting pressure on the kidnappers that eventually led to his freedom.
He said the criminals, who fled due to the pressure, would be arrested and brought to justice.
While assuring residents of the state of their safety and security, Governor Diri restated his warning to criminally-minded individuals to steer clear of Bayelsa as his administration had invested much resources to guarantee peace and security of the state.
He also said security agencies would continue to be supported by the administration to carry out their responsibilities and called for greater support and cooperation from the people.
