Saturday, 24 February 2024 - Two suspects were on Friday, February 23, arraigned before Kaima High Court sitting in Yenagoa over alleged conspiracy and attempt to kidnap Mr Ebi Ayama.
Ayama popularly known as Americana is
Bayelsa state's Governor Douye Diri's brother. The
two suspects identified as Lucky Oghenebrume, 53 and Omobowho Okpowodo,52 were
arrested by men of the Operation Puff Adder unit in November 2023 at Mbiama
community in Rivers. This came after intelligence gathering and detailed
investigations.
Appearing before the court, they pleaded
not guilty. However, a police prosecutor told the court that Oghenebrume was
the mastermind and on the wanted list of the State Police Command over alleged
involvement in the abduction of one Fyneman in the Sagbama area of the state
where a ransom of N50 million was paid.
He was also said to have relocated his
family to Delta State to avoid being exposed. The Police Prosecutor said the
second suspect, Omobowho Okpowodo, was identified as the owner of the motor
mechanic workshop where the targeted victim carries out repairs on his
vehicles.
Okpowodo was allegedly overheard planning
to abduct Ayama on his way from Ekeremor Local Government Area.
The case has been adjourned until February
27 by the presiding Judge, Justice Timipre Songi.
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