Three days after gunmen in police uniform forcefully kidnapped a Bayelsa High Court Judge, E.G. Umukoro, and took him to an unknown destination, the kidnappers have yet to contact the family for ransom or reasons why he was abducted.

The ugly incident, which occurred on Saturday at about 7 pm, at a popular eatery located opposite the Ekeki Motor Park in Yenagoa, the State capital, has caused tension, especially with a cult war going on in the state capital.

Due to the public outcry over the mode of dressing, the State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, according to the State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu Alonyenu, has directed all security agencies to redouble efforts to locate, rescue and deal decisively with the hoodlums behind the abduction of the judge.

In a statement, the spokesperson for the Bayelsa Police Command, Musa Mohamed, stated that the police are collaborating with other security agencies and also reviewing video clips and other digital footage related to the event.

“We have well-formatted crime mapping sketches that are aiding ongoing law enforcement efforts in the rescue efforts.

“Guarantees are herewith given that this singular incident should not orchestrate any mistrust between the Bayelsa public and security forces within the state.

“The warm support of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State and the good people of the state has enhanced our capacity and determination to ensure that the Hon. Justice is rescued unhurt.

“Security measures are being upscaled to drive our law and order management strategies, to find a solution to this incident.

“At this point, it is also important to appeal to members of the public to desist from any attempt to obstruct or hinder ongoing measures put in place for the rescue of the Hon. Justice,” the state reads.