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Breaking: Video of kidnapped Michael Ogiasa, cousin of former president Goodluck Jonathan surfaces online

Last updated: July 9, 2022 4:43 pm
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A video of Michael Ogiasa, cousin to Former President Goodluck Jonathan kidnapped about a month ago has surfaced online.

Ogiasa who could be seen begging for his life in a watery grave, called on family members to pay whatever ransom required by his captors to set him him free.

Also Read: Goodluck Jonathan bags global citizen award of the year

Ogiasa, a former commissioner was kidnapped about a month ago by unknown gun men inside his factory at Otuabagi community in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

While the Police says it is doing everything possible to get Ogiasa rescued, his abductors have placed a tag of 100 million Naira for his release.

A close family member who was contacted by AIT over the video circulatiing online, expressed shock and disbelief, promising to get back to the reporter.

Efforts to get reaction from the Bayelsa State Police Public Relations Officer, Asinim Buswat on the latest development through his mobile phone was unfruitful.

(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)

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