Kidnappers of Bayelsa Speaker’s mother-in-law demand N40m ransom

The kidnappers of Madam Ogboro Orumo, mother-in-law to the Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly,  Mr. Kombowei Benson, have demanded N40 million as ransom for her release.

Madam Orumo, aged 86, was abducted last Friday from her Seibiri compound in Korokorosei community by gunmen, who escaped through the creeks.
The kidnappers, it was learnt, contacted the family, weekend and made their demand.

Meanwhile, the traditional institution in the state have condemned the abduction of the octogenarian and called for her release.