Governor Dickson' Sister Freed by Abductors

The younger sister of Bayelsa State governor, Mr. Henry
Seriake Dickson, has been rescued after spending over
two months in the hands of kidnappers.

A statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press
Secretary to the governor, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said
26 year old Nancy Dickson, was rescued on Sunday
evening from her abductors without any payment of
ransom.

According to him, “some of the kidnappers took to their
heels while others were apprehended following a tip off on
their hideouts.”

While calling on the people of the state not to succumb to
the demands of ransom made by kidnappers, Governor
Dickson assured that plans were underway to amend the
Bayelsa State Secret Cult, Kidnapping and other Related
Offences Prohibition Bill 2012 to proscribe payment of
ransom in the state.

He stressed that the Bill when passed into law, would go
a long way in putting a stop to the incidence of
kidnapping in the state.

Dickson urged Bayelsans to take a cue from his personal
experience with kidnappers when his aged mother was
abducted in 2009 and efforts were made to secure her
release without payment of ransom.

As part of efforts to stem criminal activities in the state,
Governor Dickson said “a comprehensive security
strategy would be launched soon to boost government,s
policy of zero tolerance on crime and criminality.”

He therefore advised anyone or group of persons who
indulge in the unwholesome practice to turn a new leaf as
the full weight of the law would be brought to bear on any
culprit.