Fishermen
in Otuoke community on Friday discovered the decomposing body of
Goodluck Jonathan's cousin, raising fears about the safety of the former
president's 72-year-old uncle, who was kidnapped on Wednesday.
Goodluck Jonathan in a sad mood
According to witness reports, the body of a cousin to former
President Goodluck Jonathan, who was abducted alongside the former
leader’s uncle, Chief Inegite Jonathan, was on Friday, recovered by
fishermen in Otuoke, Bayelsa State.
The body of 35-year old Samuel Oki, was found reportedly floating
on Otuoke river, two days after the abduction, according to relatives.
Asini Butswat, the police spokesperson for Bayelsa State, told a
correspondent that he was aware of the report, but could not immediately
confirm in details, adding that he was working to receive briefings
from the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area.
It can be recalled that we reported it here on Wednesday
that armed gunmen, abducted 72-year-old Chief Inegite Jonathan who is
President Jonathan’s uncle and foster father, but the kidnap of Mr. Oki
was not immediately noticed until several hours later.
Fishermen in Otuoke community on Friday, discovered Oki's
decomposing body, raising fears about the safety of the former
president’s 72-year-old uncle, whose whereabout was still unknown by
Friday afternoon.
Igbogamini Paul, a family member of the deceased, said both men
were kidnapped on Wednesday, adding that they believe that a gunshot
they heard during the abduction was targeted at Oki and expressed
sadness over the incident.
Villagers said local fishermen recovered the body and anchored it
by the riverside to prevent the body from being carried away by water
currents. The body had been deposited at a morgue in the area.
The kidnappers have yet to establish any contact with the family of
their hostage since Wednesday as the police spokesperson, Mr. Butswat, a
deputy superintendent, said police were still trailing the kidnappers.
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